Cheela
Dive into the delightful world of cheela, a vibrant and wholesome dish perfect for your weight loss journey! Bursting with colorful veggies and infused with protein-rich gram flour, this savory pancake is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a powerhouse of nutrition. Whip it up in minutes for a satisfying meal that keeps you energized and on track!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- carrots
- mushrooms
- onions
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 scoop oats
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- coriander
📦Other(2)
- capsicum
- 1 tablespoon besan (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by mixing oats and besan in a bowl.
- 2
Add a variety of vegetables like carrots, capsicum, coriander, mushrooms, and onions.
- 3
Cook the mixture on a skillet to make cheela.
- 4
Serve with amla pickle and radish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Rest your cheela batter for 15-20 minutes after mixing to allow besan proteins to hydrate fully, preventing a gritty texture and creating better binding.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Maintain skillet temperature at medium-low heat (275-300°F) because besan burns easily above 325°F due to its high protein content, creating bitter compounds.technique275-300°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of besan to oats and grind oats to fine powder first, as whole oats won't bind properly and create texture inconsistencies in the cheela.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Add vegetables in order of cooking time - hard vegetables like carrots first, then softer ones like mushrooms last - to ensure even cooking without overcooking delicate ingredients.technique
- ✓Use a well-seasoned cast iron or non-stick pan and apply oil only to the pan edges, not center, to prevent the batter from sliding and ensure even browning.equipment
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Cheela
Dive into the delightful world of cheela, a vibrant and wholesome dish perfect for your weight loss journey! Bursting with colorful veggies and infused with protein-rich gram flour, this savory pancake is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a powerhouse of nutrition. Whip it up in minutes for a satisfying meal that keeps you energized and on track!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- carrots
- mushrooms
- onions
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 scoop oats
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- coriander
📦Other(2)
- capsicum
- 1 tablespoon besan (15 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by mixing oats and besan in a bowl.
- 2
Add a variety of vegetables like carrots, capsicum, coriander, mushrooms, and onions.
- 3
Cook the mixture on a skillet to make cheela.
- 4
Serve with amla pickle and radish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Rest your cheela batter for 15-20 minutes after mixing to allow besan proteins to hydrate fully, preventing a gritty texture and creating better binding.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Maintain skillet temperature at medium-low heat (275-300°F) because besan burns easily above 325°F due to its high protein content, creating bitter compounds.technique275-300°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of besan to oats and grind oats to fine powder first, as whole oats won't bind properly and create texture inconsistencies in the cheela.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Add vegetables in order of cooking time - hard vegetables like carrots first, then softer ones like mushrooms last - to ensure even cooking without overcooking delicate ingredients.technique
- ✓Use a well-seasoned cast iron or non-stick pan and apply oil only to the pan edges, not center, to prevent the batter from sliding and ensure even browning.equipment