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Besan Cheela Recipe
Besan Cheela (also called chilla, puda, pudla) is a traditional Indian breakfast and evening snack item which is quite easy to prepare. It is also referred to as vegetarian omelette in some parts of India. It is low calorie, loaded with protein and particularly good for diabetics. They are usually served with chutney.
| Good For | Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss |
| Health Factor | Low Cholesterol, High Fiber, High Protein, High Iron, High Minerals |
| Prep. Time | 10 min |
| Cook Time | 10 min |
Ingredients (Makes 5 Serving)
- 2 cups Besan (gram flour)
- 1 large finely chopped Onion
- 1 finely chopped Green Chilli
- 1 bunch leaves finely chopped Coriander (dhania)
- 1 tsp Carom seeds (ajwain)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Chat Masala
- 1 tsp Coriander (dhania) Powder
- 1 - 1.5 cup water to make batter
- Oil for cooking
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients except water in a big bowl.
- Now start adding small quantities of water to make a smooth batter, so that there should be no lumps in it.
- Add water till it comes to a dropping consistency or just like dosa batter. now keep it aside.
- Now heat a non-stick- tawa or heavy bottom frying pan, then turn the heat on medium. put little oil on tawa (1tsp.) & spread 1 serving spoonful of batter evenly on it.
- Cover it with lid just for a minute so that it should cook inside also. then remove lid, put some more oil on the top & turn it upside down.
- Let it be brown & crispy from both sides.
- Repeat the same with rest of the batter.
- Serve hot with green chutney or sause. it can be taken with toast also.
