Craving a Delicious and Wholesome Breakfast? Look No Further Than Healthy Chilla Recipes!
Ditch the boring toast and and unveil the magic of cheelas! These savory Indian pancakes are not only a tastebud adventure but also a powerhouse of nutrition. Our healthy chilla recipes will show you how to transform chickpea flour (besan) into a delightful and satisfying meal packed with protein, fiber, and all the goodness of your favorite vegetables.
Choosing the “best” healthy chilla recipe depends on your taste and dietary needs. Here are two popular options, each with a focus on health:
1. Protein-Packed Moong Dal Chilla:
This chilla is a champion for vegetarians and vegans, bursting with protein and fiber from green lentils (moong dal).
- Ingredients:
- ½ cup moong dal (soaked for at least 3 hours)
- ¼ cup chopped spinach
- 1 green chili (chopped)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp water (or as needed)
- Avocado oil for cooking
- Instructions:
- Blend soaked moong dal with green chili, ginger, and a splash of water until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine the moong dal batter with spinach, coriander leaves, and salt.
- Add water a tablespoon at a time until the batter reaches a pouring consistency.
- Heat a pan with a thin layer of avocado oil. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread into a thin circle.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with yogurt or a fresh green chutney.
2. Veggie-licious Oats and Besan Chilla:
This chilla combines the heartiness of oats with the protein of chickpea flour (besan) for a well-rounded breakfast.
- Ingredients:
- ½ cup quick oats (ground into a fine powder)
- ½ cup besan (gram flour)
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped tomato
- ½ inch ginger (chopped)
- 1 green chili (chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped coriander leaves
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¾ cup water (or as needed)
- Salt to taste
- Oil for cooking
- Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine ground oats, besan, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Add chopped vegetables, coriander leaves, and water gradually until the batter reaches a pouring consistency.
- Heat a pan with a thin layer of oil. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread into a thin circle.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite chutney or a dollop of low-fat yogurt.
These are just two ideas to get you started. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables, spices, and even add a shredded protein source like chicken or tofu for extra oomph!