Low Fat Besan Cheela

Delight your taste buds with this quick and wholesome *Low Fat Besan Cheela*, a savory Indian chickpea flour pancake that's both nutritious and irresistibly flavorful. Packed with finely chopped onions, juicy tomatoes, and a hint of spice from green chilies and red chili powder, this guilt-free recipe is perfect for a healthy breakfast or light snack. Freshly grated ginger, earthy cumin seeds, and vibrant turmeric powder add layers of aromatic goodness, while a sprinkling of fresh coriander leaves brightens up every bite. Made with minimal oil, thanks to a non-stick pan and a light cooking spray, this gluten-free and protein-rich dish is a fantastic low-calorie option for health-conscious foodies. Serve it hot with your favorite chutney or a dollop of yogurt for a satisfying, wholesome meal bursting with Indian flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Besan (chickpea flour)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped Onion
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped Tomato
• 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Green chilies
• 1 teaspoon, freshly grated Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped Fresh coriander leaves
• 0 as needed Cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of besan (chickpea flour).

Step 2

Gradually add 0.75 cup of water to the besan, whisking continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter.

Step 3

To the batter, add 0.5 cup of finely chopped onion, 0.5 cup of finely chopped tomato, and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped green chilies.

Step 4

Add 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds, and 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder.

Step 5

Also, add 0.5 teaspoon of red chili powder and 0.75 teaspoon of salt. Mix everything well until combined.

Step 6

Stir in 0.25 cup of finely chopped fresh coriander leaves into the batter.

Step 7

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Step 8

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly in a circular motion to form a thin pancake (cheela).

Step 9

Cook the cheela for about 2-3 minutes on one side until the edges start to lift, and the surface looks cooked.

Step 10

Carefully flip the cheela and cook the other side for an additional 2 minutes until lightly golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the cheela from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Step 12

Serve the low-fat besan cheela hot with your choice of chutney or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(564.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	576.6

Total Fat 8.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2569.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 30.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 162.4mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1776.7mg	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: 13.7%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 64.9%