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Quick & Healthy Besan Chilla RecipeVeg

Discover the perfect high-protein, eggless breakfast with this easy Besan ka Chilla recipe! These savory gram flour pancakes are packed with fresh, finely chopped vegetables like carrots, capsicum, and onions, making them a nutritious and wholesome meal for the whole family. Perfectly crispy and flavorful, they are a fantastic option for lunchboxes or quick evening snacks. Serve them hot with spicy tomato or mint chutney for a delicious, energizing, and satisfying treat.

Quick & Healthy Besan Chilla Recipe
Prep:10 min
Cook:5 min
Total:15 min
Serves:3
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Ingredients

Base Ingredient:

1 cups Gram Flour (besan)

Spice Powders:

1 tsp Turmeric Powder

1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Asafoetida Powder (Hing)

1 tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)

1 tsp Dry Fenugreek Leaves (Methi)

Vegetables:

1 small Onion (finely chopped)

1 small Ginger (finely chopped)

1 piece Green Chilli (chopped)

1 small Grated Carrot

1 piece Green Capsicum (Finely Chopped)

1 piece Tomato (finely chopped)

small Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)

Additional Requirements:

1 cup Water

as needed Oil

Instructions

Step 1— Prepare the Batter Base

1

In a large bowl, add 1 1/2 cups of besan (gram flour)

2

Add the following dry spices: 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp Kashmir red chili powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp hing (asafoetida), 1 tsp ajwain (carom seeds), and 1 tsp kasuri methi.

Step 2— Incorporate Vegetables

1

Add the following finely chopped or prepared vegetables: 1 small onion, a piece of ginger, 1 green chili, 1 small grated carrot, a piece of capsicum, 1 medium-sized tomato, and fresh coriander leaves.

Step 3— Mixing to Consistency

1

Gradually add water while mixing. The speaker adds approximately 1/2 cup initially, then another 1/2 cup to achieve a nice, flowing batter consistency that is not too thick or lumpy.

2

Check for seasoning and add extra salt if needed.

Step 4— Cooking the Chilla

1

Heat a tawa (griddle) on a low flame.

2

Pour a ladle or two of the batter onto the tawa and gently spread it to form a pancake.

3

Increase the heat to medium and drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top.

4

Cook until the bottom is set, then flip the chilla, pressing it gently with a spatula.

5

Let it cook for approximately 2 minutes until both sides are golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 5— Serving

1

Remove from the heat and serve hot with sides like spicy tomato chutney or mint chutney.

Nutrition Facts

3 servings per recipe