Besan Ka Chilla

Aiman Ishtiaque
Aiman Ishtiaque @appetizingadventure
Hanau, Germany

Besan chilla or Besan cheela is a savoury and tasty pancake made with gram flour (besan), spices and herbs.

Besan Ka Chilla

Besan chilla or Besan cheela is a savoury and tasty pancake made with gram flour (besan), spices and herbs.

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Ingredients

25 mins
2 servings
  1. 1 cupbesan (gram flour)
  2. 1small onion, finely chopped or ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  3. 1small tomato finely chopped or ¼ cup finely chopped tomatoes
  4. 1/4 cupchopped coriander leaves
  5. 1small green chilli (finely chopped or ½ to ⅔ teaspoon finely chopped green chillies)
  6. 1/2 inchginger finely chopped or ½ teaspoon finely chopped ginger
  7. 1/2 teaspooncarom seeds (ajwain) or cumin seeds
  8. 2-3 pinchesturmeric powder
  9. 1/4 teaspoonred chilli powder
  10. 1/2-2/3 cupwater or add as required
  11. salt as per taste
  12. oil as required

Cooking Instructions

25 mins
  1. 1

    Take 1 cup besan in a mixing bowl. Add all the dry ingredients.

  2. 2

    With a wired whisk begin to mix everything. Add 1/2 cup of water,

  3. 3

    Mix to a smooth flowing consistency in the batter. Break lumps if any while mixing batter. If the batter looks thick, then add 1 to 3 tbsp more water.

  4. 4

    Heat a tawa or a flat pan on a low flame. You can use an iron tawa or a non stick pan. If using iron griddle or tawa, then spread a bit of oil on the tawa. Let the pan become medium hot. Then take a ladle full of the batter and pour on the pan Gently with the back of the ladle, begin to spread the batter.

  5. 5

    Spread lightly and gently so that the cheela does not break. On a low flame cook the cheela till the top begins to look cooked. Then drizzle 1/2 to 1 tsp oil on the cheela at the edges and all around. Continue to cook till the base gets light golden.

  6. 6

    Flip and now cook the other side. Cook this side till you see golden spots on the besan chilla. Fold and serve chilla hot or warm. Besan chilla are best had hot. But if you are not able to serve them hot, then place them in a casserole. They remain warm and can be served later.

  7. 7

    Please don't forget to tag @appetizing.adventure on Instagram with a picture if you try this recipe!

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