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Besan Cheela

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins

Besan cheela is simple spicy gram flour PANCAKES. Besan cheela is mostly eaten for BREAKFAST and EVENING SNACK with TEA.

 1 cup Besan (gram flour)
 ¼ tsp Ajwain (carom seeds)
 ⅛ tsp Turmeric Powder
 Salt as needed
 2 tbsp Onion (Finely Chopped)
 1 Green Chilli (finely chopped)
 1 tsp Grated Ginger
 100 ml Water (as needed)
 2 tsp Oil or Desi GheeTaste best with Ghee
Preparation for batter
1

Take besan in a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except oil and water.

2

Add half water in bowl. With a whisker begin to mix everything. if the batter looks thick, then add more water in it.

3

Depending on the quality and texture of besan, addition of water will be more or less. Mix to a smooth flowing consistency in the batter. Break the lumps if any.

Besan Cheela Making
4

Heat a pan on low flame, allow it to turn hot.

5

Mix the batter well from the bottom, then take a ladle of batter and pour it on the pan.

6

Drizzle Some oil around the edges. allow to cook until the edges leaves the pan, flip it to other side.

7

Cook this side till you see golden spots on the besan cheela.

8

Fold and serve cheela. Besan cheela are best had hot. But if you are not able to serve them hot, then place them in a casserole. They remain warm and can be served later.
Enjoy with coriander chutney and tamarind chutney.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

6 potions

Amount per serving
Calories125
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%
Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.