Besan Cheela (No Onion, Garlic)
Besan Cheela is a savory Indian pancake made with gram flour (besan), and a blend of aromatic spices. This recipe is vegetarian and dairy-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is also a great source of protein and fiber, thanks to the gram flour. You can serve this dish with green chutney.
Allergen Information: Contains Gluten
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
113 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
3 g
Fiber
3 g
Ingredients
Besan (chickpea flour)
1 small cup (100g)
Chopped Green Chilli
2 tsp (4g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Coriander Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Red chilli Powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a large mixing bowl, combine the, besan, chopped coriander leaves, chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add water as needed to make a smooth batter. The batter should be of pouring consistency.
Heat a non-stick tawa or pan over medium heat. Grease the tawa with oil.
Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the tawa and spread it evenly in a circular motion.
Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the cheela. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom side is golden brown.
Flip the cheela and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden brown.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter to make more cheelas.
Serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Nandini Prasad Sharma
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and preparing this Besan Cheela (No Onion, Garlic) was completely hassle-free. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Ganesh Gupta
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and this health-focused Besan Cheela (No Onion, Garlic) blew me away with its authentic flavor. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Dinesh Mani Mukherjee
"Tried making this last night, and I loved how light yet filling this Besan Cheela (No Onion, Garlic) turned out to be. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon."
Pranav Raj Agarwal
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Besan Cheela (No Onion, Garlic) was. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."