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Gram flour Cheela
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- Author: Shampa Banerjee
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Description
Gram flour cheela is a popular Indian breakfast or snack option made from gram flour (besan) batter mixed with various vegetables and spices. It is quick to prepare, nutritious, and versatile, making it an excellent choice for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, chopped onion, tomato, green chili, coriander leaves, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and salt.
- Gradually add water while stirring to form a smooth batter with pouring consistency. Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.
- Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the center of the pan and spread it gently into a thin circle.
- Cook the cheela for 2-3 minutes on one side until the edges start to lift and the bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip the cheela and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is cooked and crisp.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with your coriander mint chutney.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g