Besan Chilla ( Vegan Omelette 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

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: North Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

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.

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