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Besan Chilla | Vegan Crepe for Breakfast
Sneha Paul

Besan Chilla | Vegan Crepe for Breakfast

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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Combine besan, suji and salt in a bowl.
  2. Gradually add water. Make a smooth and lump-free batter.
  3. Add all the chopped vegetables. Give it a nice mix. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
  4. 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.
  5. Flip and cook the other side as well. Make the rest of the chillas in a similar manner.
  6. Serve the besan chilla or cheela with tomato ketchup and a cup of chai.