Healthy Breakfast -Savory Protein Rich Pancakes (Vegetables Besan Cheela)

Healthy Breakfast -Savory Protein Rich Pancakes (Vegetables Besan Cheela)

Recipe by Mudita BhageriaCourse: Breakfast, BrunchCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6 small

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes

Besan Cheela (Savory vegetable pancakes made from chickpea flour) are healthy, protein rich and very easy to make. Addition of vegetables provides additional taste,  nutrients and fiber to the body. This is a healthier version of all purpose flour pancake. It is a complete and delicious meal in itself and can be made quickly with ingredients available in the pantry. Can be eaten as breakfast or brunch.

Makes 5 to 6 small Cheelas  

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup besan (chickpea flour)

  • 1 cup grated zucchini

  • 2 green chili finely chopped (or to taste)

  • ½ cup onions finely chopped

  • 2 tsp red chili powder (or to taste)

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder

  • ½ tsp ajwain

  • salt to taste

  • Cilantro finely chopped (or kasuri methi)

  • Oil for roasting

  • Mint or Cilantro chutney or tomato ketchup – for serving

Directions

  • Take a wide bowl, add besan and salt.
  • Rub ajwain between your palms and add to the besan mixture.
  • Add red chili and turmeric powder. Mix everything.
  • Add water slowly into the besan and make it into a batter with consistency like pancake mix. Keep aside for about 15 minutes.
  • Add zucchini , onions and green chilies into the besan mixture.
  • Add cilantro or kasuri methi and mix everything..
  • Heat a griddle or fry pan on medium heat and spread oil on the surface.
  • When the pan or griddle is hot, mix besan batter again and pour (about ½ cup) on the hot griddle surface. Adjust batter quantity based on size.
  • Apply oil on top and flip once bottom is roasted.
  • Roast on both sides till golden brown.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature with green chutney and/ or tomato ketchup.

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