Heart-Healthy Besan Cheela (Savory Gram Flour Pancake)

Whip up a nourishing and flavorful breakfast with this Heart-Healthy Besan Cheela, a savory gram flour pancake that's as delicious as it is good for you! Packed with wholesome ingredients like spinach, onion, tomato, and aromatic spices such as cumin and turmeric, this quick and easy recipe delivers on both taste and nutrition. Made with gluten-free besan (gram flour) and cooked with minimal olive oil, it’s a guilt-free choice for those looking to embrace clean eating. Perfectly customizable and ready in just 25 minutes, these golden, protein-rich pancakes are an ideal option for a satisfying breakfast, light lunch, or snack. Pair them with tangy mint chutney or a dollop of creamy yogurt to elevate your meal to a whole new level!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Besan (gram flour)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Tomato, finely chopped
• 1 unit Green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Spinach, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine besan (gram flour) and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

2. Gradually add 0.75 cup of water to the besan, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. The batter should be smooth and of pouring consistency, similar to pancake batter.

Step 3

3. Stir in the chopped onion, tomato, green chili, cilantro, spinach, turmeric powder, and cumin seeds. Mix well to integrate all the ingredients into the batter.

Step 4

4. Heat a non-stick skillet or a flat pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a few drops of olive oil.

Step 5

5. Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the skillet and gently spread it into a thin circle using the back of the ladle.

Step 6

6. Drizzle a few drops of olive oil around the edges of the cheela and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the edges start to lift and turn golden brown.

Step 7

7. Flip the cheela carefully and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

8. Remove from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.

Step 9

9. Serve the besan cheelas hot with a side of mint chutney or yogurt for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(531.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	683.7

Total Fat 23.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1302.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.0g
Protein 31.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152.2mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1644.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.2%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 51.7%