Besan Chilla | Vegan Crepe for Breakfast
Sneha Paul
Quick and easy besan chilla recipe. These savoury gram flour crepes or pancakes are super healthy and can be put together in just a few minutes for breakfast.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
- 1 cup besan or gram flour
- 1/2 cup suji or semolina
- 1/4 cup palak or spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup dhania or coriander leaves chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2-3 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 medium-sized carrot chopped
- 1/2 cup water approx.
- Oil as required
- Salt to taste
Combine besan, suji and salt in a bowl.
Gradually add water. Make a smooth and lump-free batter.
Add all the chopped vegetables. Give it a nice mix. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat. Add a tbsp oil. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it out evenly in a circular shape. Continue to cook on low flame till the base becomes golden.
Flip and cook the other side as well. Make the rest of the chillas in a similar manner.
Serve the besan chilla or cheela with tomato ketchup and a cup of chai.
Keyword chilla recipe, indian pancake, savoury pancakes