Heart-Healthy Oats Chilla

Discover the perfect blend of health and flavor with this Heart-Healthy Oats Chilla recipe! Packed with fiber-rich rolled oats, nutrient-dense spinach, and the goodness of gram flour (besan), this savory Indian pancake is a wholesome choice for breakfast or a light meal. Infused with vibrant flavors from grated carrot, onion, ginger, and a dash of green chili, these chillas cook beautifully golden on a skillet, requiring just a touch of olive oil. The addition of warming spices like cumin and turmeric not only boosts flavor but also brings anti-inflammatory benefits to your plate. Quick to prep and ready in under 30 minutes, these protein-packed chillas are perfect for anyone seeking a nutrient-dense, heart-healthy meal. Serve them hot with a refreshing yogurt dip or tangy chutney to make every bite irresistibly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• 0.5 cup gram flour (besan)
• 1.25 cups water
• 0.5 cup carrot, grated
• 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by blending the rolled oats into a fine powder using a blender or food processor.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats flour, gram flour, and water. Mix until you have a smooth batter.

Step 3

Add the chopped spinach leaves, grated carrot, chopped onion, green chili, and grated ginger to the batter. Mix well.

Step 4

Stir in the cumin seeds, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper into the mixture. Ensure everything is well incorporated.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush it with olive oil.

Step 6

Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it gently to form a thin pancake.

Step 7

Cook the chilla for 2-3 minutes on one side or until it turns golden brown, then flip it over and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 9

Once cooked, remove the chillas from the skillet and serve them warm, garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	748.1 grams (748.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	925

Total Fat 38.30g	49%
Saturated Fat 5.90g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1351mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 115.80g	42%
Dietary Fiber 21.60g	77%
Total Sugars 17.10g
Protein 31.30g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 10mg	58%
Potassium 1700mg	36%

*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: 36.9%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 49.6%