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Besan Cheela, also known as Besan Ka Crepe, is a light and tasty vegan breakfast dish from India. It is made from chickpea flour mixed with a variety of spices, herbs, and vegetables, which is then spread thinly on a pan and cooked as a pancake. Usually served with either a chutney or sauce, Besan Cheela is rich in protein and a quick & easy breakfast option.
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Recipe
Ingredients
besan (chickpea flour)
2 cups
finely chopped green chilli
1
chopped onion
1
chopped tomato
1
chopped coriander leaves
Handful
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Water to make batter
Oil for cooking
Directions
Step 1:
In a bowl, mix together the besan, green chilli, onion, tomato, coriander leaves, turmeric, and salt.
Step 2:
Gradually add water to this mix, whisking it in until a smooth batter of pouring consistency is obtained.
Step 3:
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat, grease it lightly with oil.
Step 4:
Pour a ladle of the batter onto the pan, spreading it out in a circular motion to make a thin cheela.
Step 5:
Cook on one side until the cheela gets golden brown spots, then flip and repeat on the other side.
Step 6:
Serve the Besan Cheela hot with chutney or sauce.
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