Besan Vegetable Cheela

Make besan vegetable cheela with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This North India recipe serves 2.

Approximate total time: 20 min.

Thedietco serving tip

Pair with unsweetened curd, milk or another protein source when this forms a main meal.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Besan Ka Cheela.JPG by Ravi Talwar · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

2 servings

Cuisine

Indian · North India

Ingredients

• Besan 1 cup (100 g)
• Tomato 1 small chopped
• Onion 1/2 small chopped
• Grated carrot 1/3 cup
• Coriander 2 tbsp
• Ajwain 1/4 tsp
• Oil 2 tsp
• Water 3/4 cup
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Whisk besan with water until smooth and free of lumps.
2. Add vegetables, coriander, ajwain and salt; rest 5 minutes.
3. Spread half the batter on a lightly oiled skillet into a medium-thick pancake.
4. Cook on medium heat for 3 minutes each side; repeat for a second cheela.