Low Carb Besan Cheela
Satisfy your cravings for a delicious and healthy snack with this Low Carb Besan Cheela! Packed with the nutty goodness of gram flour, this Indian-style savory pancake is bursting with fresh flavors from chopped green chili, ginger, tomato, onion, and coriander leaves. Enhanced with a dash of turmeric, cumin, and a hint of asafoetida, this gluten-free and high-protein dish is a quick and wholesome option for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Cooked to golden perfection in olive oil or ghee, these cheelas are not only low in carbs but also incredibly easy to make, with just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time. Serve them hot with yogurt or your favorite chutney for a satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle or simply looking to enjoy a traditional Indian recipe with a healthy twist!
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Ingredients
- 150 grams Gram flour (besan)
- 250 ml Water
- 1 piece Green chili
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 small Onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida (hing)
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or ghee
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the green chili, ginger, tomato, onion, and coriander leaves.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and salt. Stir well until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
Step 3
Add the chopped green chili, ginger, tomato, onion, and coriander leaves to the batter. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 4
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add a little olive oil or ghee to coat the surface.
Step 5
Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it evenly into a circle to make a pancake of about 6-7 inches in diameter.
Step 6
Cook the cheela on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to lift from the pan and the bottom is golden brown.
Step 7
Flip the cheela using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until it is cooked through.
Step 8
Once done, remove the cheela from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil or ghee to the pan as needed.
Step 9
Serve the low-carb besan cheela hot with yogurt or a chutney of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (702.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 948.8 |
| Total Fat 37.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3062.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 115.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.5g | |
| Protein 37.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 152.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1873.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories