About
Cheela is a popular Indian breakfast dish made from a batter of chickpea flour, spices, and herbs. It is similar to a crepe or pancake and is usually served with chutney or pickle. It can also be served with a variety of other accompaniments such as yogurt, tamarind chutney, or even a spicy potato curry.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
5.8
Fats
15.5
Carbs
7.7
Fibre
3.2
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Recipe
Ingredients
besan (gram flour)
1 cup
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
garam masala
1/4 teaspoon
cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon
ajwain (carom seeds)
1/4 teaspoon
baking soda
1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
oil
2 tablespoons
finely chopped onions
1/4 cup
finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup
finely chopped coriander leaves
1/4 cup
finely chopped green chillies
1/4 cup
finely chopped ginger
1/4 cup
Directions
Step 1:
In a bowl, mix together the besan, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, ajwain, baking soda and salt.
Step 2:
Add enough water to make a thick batter.
Step 3:
Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
Step 4:
Add the onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves, green chillies and ginger and sauté for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the besan batter and spread it evenly in the pan.
Step 6:
Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, flipping it over once.
Step 7:
Serve hot with chutney or pickle.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 29246 users have chowed down on Cheela a whopping 50361 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Lucknow, Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, Chandigarh are the top 5 cities gobbling up Cheela like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Cheela, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Cheela is the food of choice for 24-27 male, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 29246 users have chowed down on Cheela a whopping 50361 times.
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