Ragi Besan Cheela

(Multigrain Savoury Pancake)

20 min

Prep (min)

Cheelas

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Vegetarian

Nutrient Information — per 1 Cheelas

269 Kcal

Energy (kcal)

8.4 g

Protein

42.7 g

Carbohydrate

6.4 g

Total Fats

Amount per diet plan: 2 Cheelas at one time

Ingredients

3/4 cup Finger millet (ragi)

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

2 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped

1 large Green capsicum, finely chopped

2 small Carrots, finely chopped

3/4 medium Onion, 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 ragi atta, besan, and salt 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 (griddle) and brush it with 2-3 drops of oil.

Pour one ladleful of batter onto the tawa (griddle) and spread it in a circle.

Sprinkle coriander leaves on top and cook well on both sides until brown.

Serve hot with chutney.