Besan Cheela

A simple, easy and healthy breakfast option. Besan Cheela is a Indian Savoury Pancake, the main ingredient is besan (gram flour) of course,  along with some veggies and spices. 

Course: Breakfast

Servings: makes 4 cheelas

Cuisine: Indian

Time: Preparation – 25 Mins, Cooking –  15 Mins, Total – 40 Mins.

Ingredients:

1. Gram Flour – 1 cup
2. Onion – 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
3. Tomato – 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
4. Green Chili – 1 (finely chopped)
5. Carom Seeds –  1/4 tsp
6. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
7. Red Chili Powder – 1/4 tsp
8. Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
9. Garam Masala Powder – 1/4 tsp
10. Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
11. Water – 1 cup
12. Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
13. Oil for cooking the cheelas
14. Salt to taste.

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML

How to make Besan Cheela:

1. Take a mixing bowl, add besan and 1/2 cup water. Whisk until smooth
2. Add another 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, depending on the quality of the besan, to make a medium consistency batter
3. Add onions, tomatoes, green chilis, coriander leaves, carom seeds, coriander powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder & salt. Mix till you get a smooth consistency, let it rest for 15 mins
4. Heat a non stick pan or tawa and spread a few drops of oil, pour a ladle full of batter in the centre and spread out to form a circle 
5. Cook till the cheela turns golden, pour a few drops of oil and flip. Similarly do the other side
6. Your Besan Cheela is ready. Serve with mint-coriander chutney or ketchup.