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    Besan Chilla (Vegan Omelette Recipe)

    Published: Mar 28, 2023 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Leave a Comment

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    Besan chilla or besan ka cheela is a delicious and healthy, protein-rich breakfast made with gram flour(besan), onion, tomato and with few aromatic spices and herbs.

    Vegan besan chilla

    What is besan chilla?

    Besan is a Hindu word for gram flour and chilla is a pancake made with gram flour and with other flours like lentils, millet and cream of wheat.

    Chilla or cheela is a famous street food across the North Indian States. If you like Indian snacks, you'll love Spinach Pakora, Aloo Tikki and besan pakora

    Why you’ll love this eggless omelette recipe

    • It's gluten-free, vegan and nut free
    • They are delicious and high-protein breakfast
    • Best for Weight loss as it will keep you full

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    • Why you’ll love this eggless omelette recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Serving and Storage Suggestions
    • Top tip
    • FAQ
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    Ingredients

    Here's a list of ingredients you'll need to make this besan cheela

    besan ka cheela

    Vegetables: Onion, tomato, green chillies and grated ginger are used

    Flour: regular besan (gram flour)

    Spices: red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt      

    Carom seeds: Also known as ajwain seeds commonly used along with the besan flour, which is good for digestion and brings a nice aroma to the chilla

    Herbs: Handful of coriander leaves

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient, check the recipe card below

    Instructions

    How to make besan chilla recipe with step by step

    In a mixing bowl add besan, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, green chillies, grated ginger and carom seeds

    Now add water slowly and mix well using a whisk or spoon into a smooth and lump-free batter

    adjust the water according to the flour consistency)

    The batter should be thick but in pouring consistency

    Add chopped onion, tomato, and coriander leaves and mix well.

    Heat a tawa or griddle on medium heat. If you use a non-stick pan, grease a few drops of oil.

    When the pan is hot enough, pour one ladle full of besan batter into the centre and spread evenly.

    Adjust the heat to medium to low and drizzle ½ teaspoon of oil

    Then within a few minutes, you will the edges begin to leave the pan

    Carefully flip the pancakes to the other side and press with a spatula for evenly cooking

    When you see the golden-brown spots on the chilla, remove it to a plate

    Serve hot besan ka chilla with pickle or coriander chutney, tomato ketchup

    eggless omelette

    Substitutions and Variations

    You can use replace carom seeds with cumin seeds if you don't have or omit them completely

    Veggies: You can add your favourite veggies like grated carrots, spinach and mushrooms (chopped into small pieces)

    Serving and Storage Suggestions

    You can serve this savoury pancake as a breakfast or evening snack with  green chutney and tomato chutney

    These besan chillis are best served when they are hot, they will become dense as they cool down.

    Fridge: Cool the cooked pancakes completely, store them in an air-tight box, and store them in the fridge. They stay good for 2-3 days.

    Reheat: Reheat them in the microwave for 1 minute. You can also reheat them on a tawa on low flame

    Top tip

    Always check the besan flour before using it. Because it goes quickly bitter if not stored properly

    Cook the cheela thoroughly, otherwise the stomach will be upset. That's why the batter should be in pouring consistency and spread as thin as possible

    If you’re making this cheela for smaller children, I’d recommend skipping out the green chillies and red chilli powder.

    FAQ

    Are chickpea flour and besan are same?

    No, besan and chickpea flour are not the same. Besan(gram flour) is made from split chana dal and chickpea flour or garbanzo flour is made from white chickpeas

    Is besan chilla healthy?

    Yes, besan chilla is made with gram flour which is rich in protein and nutrients

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    besan chilla recipe

    Besan Chilla ( Vegan Omelette Recipe)

    Besan chilla or besan ka cheela is a delicious and healthy, protein-rich breakfast made with gram flour(besan), onion, tomato and with few aromatic spices and herbs.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: North Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 836kcal
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup besan gram flour
    • 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • 2 Green chillies finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger chopped
    • 1 Onion small chopped
    • 1 Tomato medium chopped
    • 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds carom seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon Oil
    • A handful of coriander leaves

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl add besan, red chili powder, turmeric powder, green chilies, ginger
      1 cup besan, 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, 2 Green chillies, 1 teaspoon Ginger
    • Add carom seeds by crushing them in between your palms and salt to the flour and combine well
      1 teaspoon ajwain seeds, Salt to taste
    • Now add water slowly and mix well using a whisk or spoon into a smooth and lump-free batter (here for 1 cup of flour I used ¾ cup water, but adjust the water according to the flour consistency)
    • The batter should be thick but in pouring consistency
    • Add chopped onion, tomato, and coriander leaves and mix well.
      1 Onion small, 1 Tomato medium chopped, A handful of coriander leaves
    • Heat a tawa or griddle on medium heat. If you are using a non-stick pan, grease a few drops of oil.
    • When the pan is hot enough, pour one ladle full of batter into the centre and spread evenly.
    • Adjust the heat to medium to low and drizzle ½ teaspoon of oil
    • Then within a few minutes, you will the edges begin to leave the pan
    • Carefully flip the pancakes to the other side and press with a spatula for evenly cooking (check the video)
    • When you see the golden-brown spots on the chilla, remove it to a plate
    • Continue the process with the remaining batter
    • Serve hot besan ka chilla with pickle or green chutney, tomato ketchup

    Video

    Notes

    • Always check the besan flour before using it. Because it goes quickly bitter if not stored properly
    • Cook the cheela thoroughly, otherwise the stomach will be upset. That's why the batter should be in pouring consistency and spread as thin as possible
    • If you’re making this besan cheela for smaller children, I’d recommend skipping out the green chillies and red chilli powder.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 1540mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1669IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 7mg
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