Sugar-Free Besan Cheela

Discover the perfect guilt-free breakfast or snack option with this Sugar-Free Besan Cheela recipe, a flavorful and wholesome Indian savory pancake. Made with protein-packed chickpea flour (besan) and loaded with fresh vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and green chilies, this dish is spiced with aromatic cumin, turmeric, and a pinch of asafoetida, ensuring every bite bursts with earthy goodness. With no added sugar and just a touch of oil for cooking, it's a healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free delight that comes together in under 30 minutes. Serve these golden-brown cheelas hot with tangy chutney or creamy yogurt for a nutritious, satisfying meal that fits perfectly into a weight-conscious or diabetic-friendly diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour)
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 1 medium, finely chopped Tomato
• 1 finely chopped Green Chili
• 0.5 inch piece, grated Ginger
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Coriander Leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 1 pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 teaspoons Oil

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the besan, chopped onion, tomato, green chili, grated ginger, and coriander leaves.

Step 2

Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt to the mixture.

Step 3

Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter.

Step 4

Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and lightly grease it with a little oil.

Step 5

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the pan and spread it gently in a circular motion to form a thin pancake, about 5-6 inches in diameter.

Step 6

Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges of the cheela.

Step 7

Cook on medium heat until the edges begin to lift, and the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Flip the cheela using a spatula and cook the other side until it is done, another 2 minutes.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(737.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	686.4

Total Fat 17.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2456.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 30.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 149.4mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 1654.4mg	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: 23.2%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 58.8%