Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1.5 cup

Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)

0.5 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

0.5 cup

Water

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 unit

Tomato

finely chopped

1 cup

Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

0.25 cup

Carrot (Gajjar)

grated

0.25 cup

Raw papaya

grated

0.25 cup

Cabbage (Patta Gobi/ Muttaikose)

grated

0.25 cup

Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)

grated

2 unit

Green Chillies

finely chopped

1 unit

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

chopped

0.5 tsp

Black pepper powder

1 unit

Salt

1 tsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Step 1
~5 min

In a bowl, mix semolina, curd, and water to make a batter. Add wheat flour.

Step 2
~5 min

Ensure the batter consistency is not too runny or too thick.

Step 3
~5 min

Let the batter rest for 20-25 minutes.

Step 4
~5 min

Add all the vegetables, salt, and pepper to the batter and mix well.

Step 5
~5 min

If the batter becomes too thick after adding vegetables, add a little water or curd.

Step 6
~5 min

Heat a non-stick pan on low-medium flame and brush with olive oil.

Step 7
~5 min

Pour a ladle of batter onto the hot pan and spread it evenly into a thin pancake.

Step 8
~5 min

Cover the pan and cook the chila in steam on low flame for 5-7 minutes.

Step 9
~5 min

Flip the chila occasionally to cook both sides evenly until golden brown.

Step 10
~5 min

Repeat with the remaining batter.

Step 11
~5 min

Serve the Semolina Vegetable Chila with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney or Tomato Chutney.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add other vegetables like spinach or beans for extra nutrition.

Adjust the amount of green chilies to your spice preference.

Serve with a dollop of yogurt or chutney.

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 ahead and refrigerated for a few hours.

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 or yogurt.

Serve as a tea-time snack.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Dhaniya Pudina Chutney
Tomato Chutney
Yogurt

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

A popular and nutritious breakfast dish in many Indian households.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100