Besan Cheela Recipe
Easy
•35 Min
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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.
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Ingredients
4
Servings
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recipe ingredient
Besan (Gram Flour)
200
gms
Ajwain
0.5
Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder
0.25
Teaspoon
Salt (To Taste)
1
Pinch
Ginger (Finely Chopped)
1
Teaspoon
Tomato (Medium, Chopped)
1
Onion (Chopped)
1
Coriander Leaves (Chopped)
2
Tablespoons
Green Chillies (Chopped)
1
Water (900 ml)
1
Cup
Oil
2
Tablespoons
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Nutritional Information
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Carbohydrates
34.6 g
Energy
287.95 kcal
Fats
11.17 g
Protein
12.3 g
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Recipe steps
35 min
Step 1
Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.
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Step 2
In 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
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Step 3
Add ginger, tomatoes, onion, coriander leaves and green chillies and MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic, mix well.
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Step 4
Heat 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 a
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Step 5
Drizzle oil around edges and centre and let it cook until it loosens. Flip on other side and cook until golden brown.
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Step 6
Repeat the process using the remaining batter for preparing more cheelas. Serve hot with green coriander mint chutney and MAGGI Hot & Sweet Sauce Tomato Chilli Sa