35 Min
Easy
Besan Cheela Recipe
A big favourite for breakfast in the North of India, and has several adaptations with inclusions of vegetables or spices. It is often referred to as a vegetarian omelette. This dish is gluten free and rich in protein which can be served as an evening snack or used for a lunch box.
Ingredients
4
Servings
ingredient_quantity
recipe ingredient
1
Sachet
200
gms
Besan (Gram Flour)
0.5
Teaspoon
Ajwain
0.25
Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
1
Pinch
Salt (To Taste)
1
Teaspoon
Ginger (Chopped)
1
Tomato, Ripe, Local (Solanum Lycopersicum)
1
Onion (Chopped)
2
Tablespoons
Coriander Leaves (Chopped)
1
Green Chillies (Slit)
1
Cup
Water
2
Tablespoons
Oil
.
Nutrition Value
Carbohydrates
34.6 g
Energy
287.95 kcal
Fats
11.17 g
Protein
12.3 g
Information per serving
Instruction
35 Minutes
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Step 1
10 MinPrepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.![Besan Cheela Recipe]()
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Step 2
5 MinIn a mixing bowl, add gram flour, carom seeds, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Then add water, stirring continuously to avoid lumps and make a thick batter of pouring consistency. (5 min)-cooking Add ginger, tomatoes, onion, coriander leaves and green chillies and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic, mix well.![Besan Cheela Recipe]()
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Step 3
2 MinAdd ginger, tomatoes, onion, coriander leaves and green chillies and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic, mix well.![Besan Cheela Recipe]()
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Step 4
3 MinHeat a non stick pan and brush it with a few drops of oil. On a medium heat, take a ladle full of batter and pour the batter in the centre and quickly spread it across the pan to make a round Cheela/Pancake.![Besan Cheela Recipe]()
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Step 5
3 MinDrizzle oil around edges and centre and let it cook until it loosens. Flip on other side and cook until golden brown.![Besan Cheela Recipe]()
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Step 6
12 MinRepeat the process using the remaining batter for preparing more cheelas. Serve hot with green coriander mint chutney and MAGGI Hot & Sweet Sauce Tomato Chilli Sauce.![Besan Cheela Recipe]()
