Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

Gram flour (besan)

2 unit

Onions

finely chopped

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

6 sprig

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

few

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

for cooking

1 cup

Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)

crumbled

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

0.5 tsp

Chaat Masala Powder

6 sprig

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

finely chopped

1 tsp

Salt

Step 1
~3 min

Combine gram flour, onions, green chilies, coriander leaves, salt, and cumin powder in a large bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Gradually add water to make a smooth batter of light spreading consistency.

Step 3
~3 min

Check the salt and spice levels and adjust to taste.

Step 4
~3 min

In a separate bowl, combine crumbled paneer, green chilies, chaat masala powder, coriander leaves, and salt.

Step 5
~3 min

Preheat a skillet on medium heat.

Step 6
~3 min

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin crepe.

Step 7
~3 min

Drizzle oil around the cheela and cook until the top looks cooked and the edges are getting brown.

Step 8
~3 min

Flip and cook on the other side for a few seconds.

Step 9
~3 min

Spoon the paneer filling to the center of the cheela.

Step 10
~3 min

Fold the Besan cheela.

Step 11
~3 min

Transfer the Besan Cheela to a plate and serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of yogurt to the cheela batter.

Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.

Serve immediately for the best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with chutney (tomato, mint-coriander).

Serve with yogurt.

Serve as a side dish with Indian meals.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sweet and Spicy Tomato Chutney
Dhaniya Pudina Chutney

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

A popular breakfast and snack item in North India.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100