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Besan Chilla Recipe

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About

It is basically a spiced and savory pancake recipe prepared with chickpea flour mixed with dry assorted spice mix. It is a popular breakfast dish from North Indian cuisine, but famous across India due to its, choice of ingredients and preparation time. Besan chilla is also known for its versatility and can be easily customized with various ingredients, herbs, and spice mixes. The main ingredient for this recipe is besan or gram flour which is mixed with water to form a thin and continuous batter. However, the use of besan can upset the stomach for some. Therefore, the batter is mixed with the required spice and herbs which helps in digestion. Moreover, the nutritional benefits of the besan cheela are not hidden. It is rich in protein, fiber, and many essential nutrients. Therefore, it is wise to use it as a day-to-day breakfast option.

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Step-by-step

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firstly, in a mixer jar take 1½ cup besan, ¼ cup rava, ¼ cup curd, ¼ tsp turmeric and ¾ tsp salt.
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add 1 cup water and blend to smooth batter.
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pour the batter into a large bowl and rest for 10 minutes.
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meanwhile, to prepare the stuffing, in a bowl take 1 cup paneer, 1 carrot, ½ capsicum, 1 tomato, 3 tbsp sweet corn, and 2 tbsp coriander.
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add ½ tsp salt and mix well. paneer stuffing is ready.
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to prepare the chilla, heat the dosa pan and pour the chilla batter.
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spread as thin as possible.
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once the chilla is cooked from the top, spread 1 tsp oil.
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cover and roast on low flame until the chilla is cooked well.
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now spread prepared paneer stuffing uniformly and cook for some time.
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roll the chilla tight keeping the stuffing intact.
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finally, enjoy Besan Chilla Recipe with green chutney and tomato sauce.Besan Chilla Recipe

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Notes

  • Firstly, grinding the batter in a mixer jar prevents any lump formation.
  • Also, stuffing the chilla with paneer stuffing is optional. you can skip it.
  • Additionally, adding rava to the chilla batter gives nice crispiness to the cheela.
  • Finally, Besan Chilla Recipe tastes great when served hot and spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/besan-chilla-recipe-besan-ka-cheela/