Besan Chila

Whip up a delicious and wholesome Besan Chila, a traditional Indian savory pancake made with protein-packed gram flour and an array of fresh, vibrant ingredients. This quick and easy recipe combines finely chopped onions, tomatoes, and green chilies with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and red chili powder for a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or a light snack, Besan Chila is naturally gluten-free and comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy mornings. Serve these golden, crispy pancakes hot off the pan with tangy chutney or creamy yogurt for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.5 cup onion
• 0.5 cup tomato
• 1 unit green chili
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons oil

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion, tomato, green chili, and coriander leaves.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, add gram flour (besan).

Step 3

Slowly add water to the besan, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter without lumps.

Step 4

Add chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and coriander leaves to the batter.

Step 5

Mix in cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt into the batter.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick pan or tawa on medium heat and add a little oil to grease.

Step 7

Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it evenly in a circular motion, similar to a pancake.

Step 8

Cook on medium heat until the edges start lifting and the bottom turns golden brown, for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges and flip the chila to cook the other side.

Step 10

Cook for another 1-2 minutes until lightly browned and fully cooked.

Step 11

Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Step 12

Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	537.4 grams (537.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	823

Total Fat 36.40g	47%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1957mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 92.80g	34%
Dietary Fiber 15.80g	56%
Total Sugars 24.30g
Protein 30.50g	61%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 126mg	10%
Iron 9mg	47%
Potassium 1504mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 14.9%

Carbs: 45.2%