Besan Chilla, Besan Cheela Video by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Besan Chilla Recipe (Rajasthani Besan Cheela) Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4.00 chillas
Ingredients
For Besan Chilla
1 1/4 cups besan (Bengal gram flour)
1 1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
4 tsp oil for cooking
For Serving With Besan Chilla
4 tsp green chutney
Method
For besan chilla
- To make besan chilla, combine the besan, chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt and approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and whisk well.
- Add the coriander and mix well.
- Heat a tava, pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle.
- Smear 1 tsp of oil evenly over it and along the edges and cook on a medium flame till the chilla turns golden brown in colour and crisp.
- Flip over and cook on a medium flame for another minute and fold to make a semi-circle.
- Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 3 more besan chillas.
- Serve the besan chilla immediately with green chutney.
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