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Recipe of Savory Gram Flour Pancakes, Besan Cheela, Vegetarian Omelet

Hetal Kamdar
A step-by-step process of how to make Savory Gram Flour Pancakes.  Besan Cheela is a delicious and nutritious recipe that can be prepared in a jiffy. It is a pancake made with gram flour, vegetables, and spices
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 566 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Besan or Gram flour
  • 1 medium finely chopped onion
  • 1 medium Finely chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ th cup finely chopped coriander leaves
  • 2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp Hing
  • 2 tsp Ajwain seeds
  • pinch of Sugar
  • Pinch of Baking soda
  • 2 cups Water
  • Salt as per taste
  • Oil as per requirement

Instructions
 

  • Take besan or gram flour in a bowl.
  • Now add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, ajwain seeds, hing, salt, sugar, and baking soda in it.
  • Assemble chopped onions, tomatoes, and coriander in a bowl.
  • Slowly add water in the besan and whisk it.
  • Keep adding water till you get a batter-like consistency. It should not be too thin.
  • Whisk it very nicely so that there are no lumps in the batter.
  • Once the batter is finely mixed and lump-free, add chopped onions, tomatoes, and coriander in it.
  • Whisk it once again till it forms into a smooth consistency.
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.

HOW TO COOK SAVOURY PANCAKES:

  • Take a non-stick flat pan and heat it on a medium flame.
  • Take a ladle full of batter and spread it on the pan and spread it evenly.
  • Spread it very gently so that the pancakes do not break or crack.
  • Apply 1 tsp of oil on the edges on the pancakes.
  • Let it cook on a medium flame till you see golden color.
  • Flip the side once you see golden brown color and let it cook on the other side as well.
  • Once you start seeing golden spots or bubbles on the other sides consider your pancakes are cooked.

HOW TO SERVE YOUR SAVOURY PANCAKES:

  • Serve your pancakes immediately as they taste best when served hot.
  • You can serve it with bread toast, green chutney, and tomato ketchup along with a hot cup of tea

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 31gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 134mgPotassium: 1410mgFiber: 19gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1186IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Besan Chila, Besan Pudla
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