Besan Chilla is an Indian style savory pancake made using chickpea flour. It is also called as veg omelette and is a great dish to serve for breakfast or keep for tiffin box. Here is how to make it.
Here are some more recipes, that can be made using Besan – Besan Bhindi, Besan Ka Halwa, Besan Ladoo, Besan Bhari Mirch, and Khandvi.
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About This Recipe
Besan Chilla is an easy and quick Indian savory pancake, that is made with chickpea flour and can be prepared in under 30 minutes
It is a great breakfast or snack recipe when an unexpected guest arrives.
This chilla is also called as Veg Omelette, as it is made just like it.
Instead of adding eggs, we have used chickpea flour here.
Made just like Dosa, this dish is made with chickpea flour which is packed with protein.
This is an instant Breakfast recipe, that doesn’t require any fermentation like Dosas.
The best thing about this Chilla is, you can add as many vegetables as you want and is also a great way to feed your kids, the vegetables they don’t prefer to eat.
Sometimes, I also like to stuff my Besan Chilla with grated Paneer, as it gives your Chilla a deliciously soft and creamy texture from inside.
Do try it, when you have guests at home.
You can also add Suji along with Besan to make the batter, as it gives it a nice crispy texture.
This Besan Chilla is,
- Packed with protein
- Gluten Free
- Vegan
- Easy to make
- Instant
- Loved by kids
- Tasty
Ingredients
Chickpea Flour – This recipe uses Besan or Chickpea Flour as its base. Chickpea flour is gluten-free, making this dish also gluten-free.
Vegetables – The veggies used to make it even more healthy and add a little crunch are onion, green chilies, coriander, ginger, and carrot.
Here, I have used only Carrots but you can also add vegetables of your choice such as Green Bell Pepper, Red and Yellow Bell Pepper, Mushrooms, Tomato, Raw Papaya, Beans, Green Peas, etc.
Spices – We will keep it simple with just salt, turmeric powder, hing, and cumin seeds. If you like to be spicy, you can add a little red chili powder too.
Step by Step Recipe
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
Add water and make a dosa like lump-free batter.
Heat a griddle and brush it with oil. Pour a ladle full of batter in the center of the griddle and spread it to make a thin round chilla.
Drizzle oil on the sides of the chilla and cook on low medium heat until it is browned from the bottom. Slightly press using a ladle while cooking.
Flip and cook from the other side as well. Serve hot.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can add a little sooji in the besan batter, it will give your Chilla nice and crispy texture.
It should not be too thick nor too watery, it should be perfect enough to spread on the pan without making holes in between. You can go with a normal Dosa batter pouring consistency.
Yes, this is healthy, as it is protein-packed and gluten-free. You can also add in some ajwain seeds in the batter, as it helps in digestion, as Besan can be heavy sometimes.
Variations
Vegetable Chilla – Add finely chopped vegetables of our choice in the batter.
Palak Cheela – You can add finely chopped Palak or even Palak Puree to add some Iron goodness into these Chilla.
Green Chilla – Puree green coriander and mint leaves along with green chilies and add it in the Chilla Batter.
Beetroot Chilla – Add finely chopped Beetroot or Beetroot Puree to add some more nutrition and nice pink color to your Chilla.
Paneer or Tofu Chilla – You can add some grated Paneer or Tofu in the batter itself or make the Chilla and add Paneer or Tofu masala as the stuffing.
Storage Suggestions
I would suggest you make the Chillas fresh and enjoy, as they won’t taste good after being refrigerated. Instead, you can store the Besan batter for about 24 hours in an airtight container.
Take it out, pour the batter on the pan and make them fresh while serving. Serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
This protein-packed Besan Ka Chilla tastes great along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney or it is popularly called Green Chutney.
You can also serve for your meals with a simple bowl of fresh Curd.
You can also serve it along with other Chutney recipes such as Raw Mango Chutney, Tomato Chutney, Tangy Mint Coriander Chutney, Guava Chutney, and Dhaniya Aur Amla Ki Chutney.
Serve it along with Bread and a side of your favorite fresh juice for your Breakfast.
Recipe Card
Besan Chilla Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan
- 1/4 cup Onion (Finely Chopped)
- 1 tsp Green Chilli (Finely Chopped)
- 2 tbsp Coriander (Finely Chopped)
- 1 tsp Ginger (Grated)
- 1/4 cup Carrot (Finely Chopped)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/4 tsp Hing
- 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Add water and make a dosa like lump free batter.
- Heat a griddle and brush it with oil.
- Pour a ladle full of batter in the centre of the griddle and spread it to make a thin round chilla.
- Drizzle oil on the sides of the chilla and cook until it is browned from the bottom.
- Slightly press using a ladle while cooking.
- Flip and cook from other side as well.
- Serve hot
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