Chilla Chaat Video by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Chilla Chaat Recipe (Besan Cheela Chaat) Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
15 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4.00 servings
Ingredients
For The Chillas
1 cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1 tsp chilli powder
salt to taste
oil for greasing and cooking
Other Ingredients For The Chilla Chaat
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions whites and greens
1/2 cup khajur imli ki chutney
1/4 cup sev
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the chillas
- Combine all the ingredients along with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix very well using a whisk till no lumps remain.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly using oil.
- Sprinkle a little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it off gently using a cloth.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle.
- Smear a little oil over it and along the edges and cook on a high flame till the chilla turns brown in colour and crisp.
- Flip over and cook on the other side as well.
- Repeat steps 2 to 6 to make 3 more chillas.
- Cut each chilla into 1” square pieces and keep aside.
How to proceed to make chilla chaat
- To make chilla chaat, combine the chilla pieces, spring onions, khajur imli ki chutney, green chutney and sev in a deep bowl and toss well.
- Serve the chilla chaat immediately garnished with coriander.
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