Paushtik Cheela

(Savoury Pancake)

20 min

Prep (min)

Cheelas

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Vegetarian

Nutrient Information — per 1 Cheelas

297 Kcal

Energy (kcal)

10.3 g

Protein

47.4 g

Carbohydrate

6.4 g

Total Fats

Amount per diet plan: 2 Cheelas at one time

Ingredients

1.5 cups Sorghum (jowar) flour

3/4 cup Bengal gram dal, ground (besan)

2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped

1 large Green capsicum, finely chopped

1.5 large Carrots, finely chopped

2 large Onions, finely chopped

4 tsp Groundnut oil

2 sprigs Coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish

2 whole Green chillies, finely chopped (optional)

as needed Water, thin to medium consistency (for batter)

1/2 tsp Carom seeds (ajwain)

Use minimal Amount of salt

Method of Preparation

Wash the vegetables thoroughly. Finely chop them and set aside.

Mix the jowar atta and besan in a bowl. Dry whisk to combine thoroughly.

Add the chopped vegetables, ajwain, green chillies, and water. Mix well into a thin to medium-consistency batter. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes.

Heat a tawa on low flame for 5-6 minutes and brush it with 2-3 drops of oil. Pour a full ladle of batter onto the tawa and spread it in a circle.

Cook until browned on one side, then flip and cook on the other side. Sprinkle coriander leaves on top and fold the cheela in half before removing it from the tawa.

Serve hot with chutney.