Heart-Healthy Besan Chilla

Start your day on a nutritious note with this Heart-Healthy Besan Chilla, a protein-rich savory pancake loaded with wholesome ingredients. Made from besan (chickpea flour), this quick and easy recipe incorporates vibrant veggies like tomatoes, onions, and capsicum, along with a hint of spice from green chilies and earthy cumin seeds. Infused with the golden hue of turmeric and minimal oil, this cholesterol-friendly chilla is both satisfying and kind to your heart. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect as a light breakfast, snack, or even a lunchbox favorite. Pair it with creamy yogurt or tangy chutney for a deliciously healthy and balanced meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Besan (chickpea flour)
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Tomato, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Capsicum, finely chopped
• 1 unit Green chili, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Oil (preferably olive oil or heart-healthy canola oil)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, add besan (chickpea flour), water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth batter without any lumps.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped tomato, onion, capsicum, green chili, and fresh coriander leaves to the batter. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and add a few drops of oil to lightly grease the pan.

Step 4

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly into a thin round pancake using the back of the ladle.

Step 5

Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the pancake to prevent sticking and to facilitate even cooking.

Step 6

Cook the chilla on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to lift and the bottom turns golden brown.

Step 7

Flip the chilla gently using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until it is fully cooked.

Step 8

Remove the chilla from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Step 9

Serve the heart-healthy besan chillas hot, accompanied by a side of yogurt or chutney of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	541.1 grams (541.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	652

Total Fat 22.00g	28%
Saturated Fat 2.80g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1276mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 84.70g	31%
Dietary Fiber 15.60g	56%
Total Sugars 19.80g
Protein 29.00g	58%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 108mg	8%
Iron 8mg	43%
Potassium 1545mg	33%

*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: 30.3%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 51.9%