Dairy-Free Besan Cheela (Savory Gram Flour Pancake)
Light, flavorful, and entirely dairy-free, this Besan Cheela (Savory Gram Flour Pancake) is a quick and nutritious recipe perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light snack. Made with wholesome besan (gram flour), fresh vegetables like red onion, tomato, and green chili, and aromatic spices like cumin and turmeric, these cheelas are as delicious as they are healthy. The batter comes together in minutes, requiring only water and pantry staples, making it ideal for busy mornings. Fried to golden perfection in a non-stick skillet, these gluten-free pancakes are best enjoyed hot with a side of tangy chutney or dairy-free yogurt. Packed with plant-based protein and bursting with fresh flavors, this vegan recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a nutritious twist on traditional Indian cuisine.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (Gram Flour)
- 0.75 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Red Onion
- 0.5 cup Tomato
- 1 unit Green Chili
- 0.25 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Oil
Directions
Step 1
Begin by finely chopping the red onion, tomato, and green chili. Set them aside.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the besan (gram flour) with water to form a smooth batter. Whisk well to ensure no lumps remain.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and fresh coriander leaves to the gram flour batter.
Step 4
Stir in the cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix everything well until the vegetables and spices are evenly distributed.
Step 5
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly with a bit of oil.
Step 6
Once the skillet is hot, pour a ladleful of the batter onto the skillet, spreading it gently to form a small pancake shape.
Step 7
Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the cheela develops a nice golden-brown color and the edges start to lift easily from the pan.
Step 8
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding a bit of oil to the skillet as needed between pancakes.
Step 9
Serve the besan cheela hot with your favorite chutney or dairy-free yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (567.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 823.4 |
| Total Fat 37.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1982.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 93.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.2g | |
| Protein 31.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 160.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1744.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories