Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Green peas

steamed

1 cup

Gram flour

0.5 cup

Paneer

grated

1 tsp

Ginger

roughly chopped

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder

0.5 tsp

Cumin powder

0.5 tsp

Salt

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

for cooking cheela

0.5 tsp

Salt

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

for pan roasting

Step 1
~4 min

Steam green peas.

Step 2
~4 min

Grind green peas, green chilies, and ginger into a thick puree with water.

Step 3
~4 min

Combine the pea paste, gram flour, grated paneer, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt in a bowl.

Step 4
~4 min

Add water and whisk to form a thick batter.

Step 5
~4 min

Preheat a pan over medium heat.

Step 6
~4 min

Pour a scoop of batter onto the pan and spread into a cheela shape.

Step 7
~4 min

Drizzle oil around the edges.

Step 8
~4 min

Cook until golden spots appear on the bottom.

Step 9
~4 min

Flip and cook the other side, adding more oil if needed.

Step 10
~4 min

Transfer to a plate and serve hot with chutney and masala chai.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add chopped onions or spinach to the batter for extra flavor.

Adjust the amount of green chilies to your spice preference.

Serve with a dollop of yogurt or a squeeze of lemon.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made 1 day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with chutney and masala chai.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato Onion Chutney
Tomato Garlic Chutney
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Popular breakfast and snack dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Brunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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