Besan Chilla Recipe | Paneer Stuffed Besan Ka Cheela with detailed photo and video recipe. Perhaps one of the tasty and filling breakfast meal recipes made with chickpea flour and spiced paneer grate. It is basically an extension of the popular plain cheela recipe with the simple and tasty paneer grate stuffing. It can be a perfect filling morning breakfast meal and can be prepared in minutes without any preparation and planning.
Besan Chilla Recipe | Paneer Stuffed Besan Ka Cheela with step-by-step photo and video recipe. Cheela or the flour-based instant spiced crepe recipes are super popular across Indian cuisine. These are generally made with just one flour mixed with basic spices and herbs for vibrant flavors. However, the same traditional cheela recipes can be easily extended and paneer stuffed besan ka cheela is one such easy and healthy cheela recipe.
Stuffed cheela recipes are not new, but the paneer stuffed cheela is fairly new. Particularly the paneer bhurji mix or paneer grated with spices when stuffed to cheela like masala dosa, is simply amazing. I have tried with several other stuffing, but when compared to paneer stuffing, there is simply no match. Having said that, adding stuffing is not mandatory and if you prefer the traditional cheela, you may simply ignore it. Also, I personally feel when the stuffed cheela is served with a spicy green chutney condiment, it makes it a perfect combo meal. You may serve it with different types of chutney or dip as you wish, but I recommend spicy green chutney. Do try this new fancy way and I am hoping you would certainly like it.
Furthermore, some more related and additional tips, suggestions, and variants to the besan chilla recipe. Firstly, the quality of besan and the consistency of the batter is very important. Particularly, there should not be any lumps with the batter hence add water in batches and use a whisk to mix it. Secondly, adding seasoning directly to the batter is optional. You may add spice mix like red chilli powder, or cumin to the batter, but optional if you are preparing stuffed cheela. Lastly, the cooking technique is very similar to any instant dosa recipe. I would recommend using a nonstick pan and avoiding using a cast iron dosa pan for the best results.
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About Besan Chilla:
It is basically a spiced and savory pancake recipe prepared with chickpea flour mixed with dry assorted spice mix. It is a popular breakfast dish from North Indian cuisine, but famous across India due to its, choice of ingredients and preparation time. Besan chilla is also known for its versatility and can be easily customized with various ingredients, herbs, and spice mixes.
The main ingredient for this recipe is besan or gram flour which is mixed with water to form a thin and continuous batter. However, the use of besan can upset the stomach for some. Therefore, the batter is mixed with the required spice and herbs which helps in digestion. Moreover, the nutritional benefits of the besan cheela are not hidden. It is rich in protein, fiber, and many essential nutrients. Therefore, it is wise to use it as a day-to-day breakfast option.
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Besan Chilla Recipe | Paneer Stuffed Besan Ka Cheela
Ingredients
for chilla batter:
- 1½ cup besan / gram flour
- ¼ cup rava / suji
- ¼ cup curd
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- oil, for roasting
for paneer stuffing:
- 1 cup paneer, grated
- 1 carrot, chopped
- ½ capsicum, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 3 tbsp sweet corn
- 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- firstly, in a mixer jar take 1½ cup besan, ¼ cup rava, ¼ cup curd, ¼ tsp turmeric and ¾ tsp salt.
- add 1 cup water and blend to smooth batter.
- pour the batter into a large bowl and rest for 10 minutes.
- meanwhile, to prepare the stuffing, in a bowl take 1 cup paneer, 1 carrot, ½ capsicum, 1 tomato, 3 tbsp sweet corn, and 2 tbsp coriander.
- add ½ tsp salt and mix well.
- paneer stuffing is ready.
- to prepare the chilla, heat the dosa pan and pour the chilla batter.
- spread as thin as possible.
- once the chilla is cooked from the top, spread 1 tsp oil.
- cover and roast on low flame until the chilla is cooked well.
- now spread prepared paneer stuffing uniformly and cook for some time.
- roll the chilla tight keeping the stuffing intact.
- finally, enjoy Besan Chilla Recipe with green chutney and tomato sauce.
Nutrition
How to make Besan Chilla with step-by-step photos:
- firstly, in a mixer jar take 1½ cup besan, ¼ cup rava, ¼ cup curd, ¼ tsp turmeric and ¾ tsp salt.
- add 1 cup water and blend to smooth batter.
- pour the batter into a large bowl and rest for 10 minutes.
- meanwhile, to prepare the stuffing, in a bowl take 1 cup paneer, 1 carrot, ½ capsicum, 1 tomato, 3 tbsp sweet corn, and 2 tbsp coriander.
- add ½ tsp salt and mix well. paneer stuffing is ready.
- to prepare the chilla, heat the dosa pan and pour the chilla batter.
- spread as thin as possible.
- once the chilla is cooked from the top, spread 1 tsp oil.
- cover and roast on low flame until the chilla is cooked well.
- now spread prepared paneer stuffing uniformly and cook for some time.
- roll the chilla tight keeping the stuffing intact.
- finally, enjoy Besan Chilla Recipe with green chutney and tomato sauce.
Notes:
- Firstly, grinding the batter in a mixer jar prevents any lump formation.
- Also, stuffing the chilla with paneer stuffing is optional. you can skip it.
- Additionally, adding rava to the chilla batter gives nice crispiness to the cheela.
- Finally, Besan Chilla Recipe tastes great when served hot and spicy.