Vegetable Paneer Cheela (Low fat)
Vegetable Paneer Cheela is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for breakfast or as a light lunch. Cheela is a type of Indian pancake that is typically made with chickpea flour (besan), but this recipe uses a combination of whole wheat flour and gram flour to make it more nutritious. Vegetables like carrots, onions, and bell peppers add flavor and nutrition to this dish, while the paneer (cottage cheese) provides a good source of protein. This recipe is low in fat and gluten-free, making
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
149 kcal
Protein
6 g
Carbs
21 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
4 g
Ingredients
Wheat flour, atta
0.25 cup (50g)
Besan
0.5 small cup (50g)
Onion Finely Chopped
0.5 small cup (50g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Cumin seeds
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Red chilli Powder
1 tsp (2g)
Common salt
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Paneer Homemade (Toned milk)
0.25 crumbled, cup (50g)
Carrot
0.25 cup, grated (50g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Plain Water
0.5 small cup (100g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, gram flour, crumbled paneer, grated carrots, chopped onions, chopped coriander leaves, turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.
Add water gradually and mix well until you get a smooth batter.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Grease the pan with cooking spray or oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it into a thin circular shape.
Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown.
Flip the cheela and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side is also golden brown.
Repeat the process for the remaining batter.
Serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Ruchi Singh Iyer
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and Vegetable Paneer Cheela (Low fat) fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Sunita Rani Patel
"Prepped this over the weekend, and it was light on digestion while being super quick to cook. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Priti Menon
"Prepped this during a busy workday, and this version of Vegetable Paneer Cheela (Low fat) is so much better than restaurant style. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Rahul Ghosh
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and preparing this Vegetable Paneer Cheela (Low fat) was completely hassle-free. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."