A savory Indian pancake made from gram flour, stuffed with paneer and peas.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
30min
Besan Cheela recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cheela)

Batter

  • 1cup
    besan
  • 1/2cup
    soaked poha
  • 2 1/2tsp
    sooji
  • 1/2in
    ginger
  • 1piece
    green chili
  • 1/2tsp
    haldi
  • 1tsp
    coriander
  • salt
  • water

Stuffing

  • 1 1/4cup
    paneer
  • 1/2cup
    peas
  • 1/2tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 1/2tsp
    coriander
  • salt
  • chaat masala

For Cooking

  • ghee/oil

How to make Besan Cheela

Prepare Batter

  1. Blend besan, soaked poha, sooji, ginger, green chili, salt, haldi, coriander, and water together to make a smooth batter.

Prepare Stuffing

  1. Mix the grated paneer, peas, salt, black pepper, and coriander in a bowl.

Cook Cheela

  1. Heat a non-stick pan and add some ghee.

  2. Spread some besan batter on the pan and let it cook on one side.

  3. Add some stuffing on top and sprinkle chaat masala.

  4. Fold the cheela and serve hot.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the water in the batter to achieve a smooth consistency.

  2. Ensure the pan is hot before adding the batter for a crispy texture.

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