Gram Flour Cheela

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Gram flour Cheela

  • 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.


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Ingredients

  • 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

Keywords: Gram flour Cheela

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Ragi Dosa / Pancake Recipe

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Ragi Dosa / Pancake Recipe

  • Author: Mubarra
  • Prep Time: 15-20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minute
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

Ragi Dosa/Cheela/Pancake is a healthy and delicious breakfast recipe from South India which is made from Ragi (Finger Millet) flour. It is also known by the name of Nachni in Maharashtra, Mandua in Hindi, Ragulu in Telugu and Kezhvargu in Tamil. It is a nutrient dense grain and is referred to as a local superfood since it is a great source of calcium, iron and essential amino acids. This instant Ragi Dosa recipe is quick to make and can be served as a breakfast, lunch or even a dinner meal with homemade chutneys/ salsa/ pickle/ raita/ curd/ vegetable sabzi or curries.


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Ingredients

  • 40 g Ragi flour or sprouted ragi flour
  • 1 tablespoon (10-15g) of Besan flour (gram flour)
  • 2 teaspoons of finely chopped Onions
  • ¼ teaspoon finely chopped Ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon green chilli chopped
  • 34 curry leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)
  • ¼  teaspoon cumin seeds
  • A pinch of asafoetida (optional)
  • ¼  cup buttermilk or 2 teaspoons of curd (yogurt) mixed in some water
  • ¼  cup of water or add as required
  • Salt as required
  • 1 tsp of Oil or Ghee

Instructions

  1. Add ragi flour and besan (gram flour) to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add finely chopped onions, curry leaves, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, asafoetida, cumin seeds, and salt as per taste.
  3. Then add buttermilk or curd and water to the mixing bowl.
  4. Mix very well to a thin batter of pouring consistency.
  5. Cover and let this batter rest aside for 15 to 20 minutes.

Cooking Ragi Dosa

  1. For cooking the Ragi Dosa, heat a non stick tawa/skillet/pan on medium flame. Grease the pan well and wipe off any excess oil with a tissue. Make sure to mix the batter well before pouring.
  2. When the pan is hot enough, pour the batter thin across the pan as you would do for a Rava dosa/Pancake
  3. Then, gently spread the batter with the ladle.
  4. Pour a teaspoon of oil on the top and sides of the dosa and let the base cook and become crisp until the sides begin to get separated from the pan.
  5. Flip over and cook the other side as well. Cook till both the sides are crisp.
  6. Serve ragi dosa or pancake hot  with any chutney/pickle/curry.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 226.6 Kcal
  • Fat: 5.72 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36.01 g
  • Protein: 5.61 g

Keywords: Diabetic Diet, vegetarian, Healthy, Weightloss

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