Keto Besan Cheela (Savory Gram Flour Pancake)

Elevate your low-carb breakfast game with this Keto Besan Cheela, a deliciously savory gram flour pancake made keto-friendly with the addition of almond flour. Packed with the goodness of fresh red onion, juicy tomatoes, aromatic cumin seeds, and a kick of green chili, this wholesome dish combines traditional Indian flavors with a modern low-carb twist. The creamy batter, spiced with turmeric and black pepper, creates perfectly golden, crisp-edged pancakes that are both satisfying and gluten-free. Ready in just 25 minutes, these cheelas are ideal for a quick morning meal or a light snack, and they pair beautifully with a dollop of yogurt or keto-approved chutney. Indulge in this healthy, high-protein option without compromising on taste or your ketogenic lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 50 g Gram Flour (Besan)
• 50 g Almond Flour
• 120 ml Water
• 1 small, finely chopped Red Onion
• 1 small, finely chopped Tomato
• 1 finely chopped Green Chili
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped Coriander Leaves
• 0.5 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Ghee or Olive Oil

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour and almond flour, and mix well.

Step 2

Gradually add water while stirring to form a smooth, lump-free batter.

Step 3

Add finely chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and coriander leaves to the batter. Mix well.

Step 4

Stir in the cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little ghee or olive oil for cooking.

Step 6

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it evenly to form a thin pancake.

Step 7

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to brown and the bottom is golden.

Step 8

Flip the pancake using a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the cheela from the skillet and place it on a serving plate.

Step 10

Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more ghee or oil as needed.

Step 11

Serve the Keto Besan Cheela hot with a side of yogurt or your favorite keto-friendly chutney.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(479.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	828.9

Total Fat 56.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 71.7mg	0%
Sodium 2098.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 24.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201.1mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 885.8mg	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: 59.7%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 28.7%