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Besan ka Chilla

Besan ka Chilla
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Cooking Method:
Courses:
Servings: 3
Estimated Cost: $  1
Calories: 180
Dietary: Gluten Free, High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
    To Make Besan Ka Chilla
  • 4.5 cups besan (gram flour)
  • 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 3 tsp kashmiri chili powder
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp asafoetida
  • 3 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
  • 3 tsp kasuri methi
  • 3 onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 piece ginger (finely chopped)
  • 3 green chilli (finely chopped)
  • 3 carrot (grated)
  • 3 capsicum (finely chopped)
  • 3 tomato (finely chopped)
  • 3 handfull of coriander leaves (finely chopped)
  • 3 cup water
  • 4.5 tsp oil (for one besan ka chilla)
Instructions
    Prep Work
  1. 1

    Finely chop onion, ginger, green chilli, capsicum, tomato, and coriander leaves.

  2. 2
    Grate the carrot finely.
  3. 3
    Measure all the spices and besan.
  4. 4
    Have water and oil set aside for cooking.
    5. Method
  5. 5

    Take besan/gram flour in a large bowl and add all dry spices.

  6. 6
    Mix in chopped onions, ginger, green chillies, grated carrot, capsicum, tomatoes, and coriander leaves.
  7. 7

    Pour half cup of water and mix well, then add another half cup and mix again.

  8. 8
    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  9. 9
    Heat a pan and lightly grease it.
  10. 10
    Pour a ladle of batter on the pan and spread it gently.
  11. 11
    Cook on medium-low flame until edges start lifting.
  12. 12
    Flip the chilla and cook evenly on the other side.
  13. 13
    Serve hot with mint and tomato chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 180kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 7g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Read it online: https://homecookingshow.in/recipe/besan-ka-chilla/
Hema Subramanian
Food and Lifestyle Blogger