काले गेहूं और बेसन का चीला

Black Wheat Besan Cheela is a quick savoury recipe prepared with Black Wheat Atta, besan, vegetables and spices. The batter requires no fermentation, making it a practical choice for breakfast or an evening snack.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Yield: Approximately 6 cheelas
Course: Breakfast or snack
Cuisine: Indian
Cooking method: Tawa cooking

Dinesh Flour Mills Products Used

• Dinesh Flour Mills Black Wheat Atta
• Dinesh Flour Mills Besan
• Dinesh Flour Mills Lahori Namak

Ingredients

• 1 cup Dinesh Flour Mills Black Wheat Atta
• ½ cup Dinesh Flour Mills Besan
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped coriander
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped, optional
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Approximately 1½ to 1¾ cups water
• Oil or ghee for cooking

Method

1. Add Black Wheat Atta and besan to a mixing bowl.
2. Add onion, tomato, coriander, green chilli, cumin, turmeric and salt.
3. Gradually pour in water while whisking to prepare a smooth batter.
4. Rest the batter for 5 minutes.
5. Heat a tawa and lightly grease its surface.
6. Pour one ladleful of batter onto the tawa.
7. Spread it gently into a medium-sized circle.
8. Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges.
9. Cook until the underside is firm and lightly browned.
10. Turn and cook the other side.
11. Serve hot with green chutney, tomato chutney or curd.

Useful Tips

• Keep the batter slightly thinner than regular pancake batter.
• Add water if the batter thickens while resting.
• Spread the cheela gently to prevent it from breaking.
• This recipe contains wheat and besan.

Why Try This Recipe?

• No fermentation is required.
• Uses simple ingredients commonly available at home.
• Vegetables and spices can be adjusted according to preference.
• Works well as a fresh breakfast or tea-time snack.