This quick besan ka chilla with paneer stuffing is a high protein recipe. Stuffed besan chilla is a perfect choice for breakfast, a quick lunch, or an appetizer.
What is a Chilla?
Chilla is a popular and traditional breakfast meal in north India. It is a good alternative to heavy parathas or pooris. Chillas are prepared in many different variations like mix dal chilla, besan chilla, oats chilla, suji chilla, millet flour chilla, and can also stuff with different kinds of fillings like veggies, green leafy vegetables, cheese, paneer, tofu, or potatoes.
About Besan ka Chilla with Paneer Stuffing Recipe
This besan chilla stuffed with paneer and veggies is very satisfying and gives a feeling of fullness. It is an easy and quick recipe that is high in protein, gluten-free, and diabetic friendly. Although these chillas are a full meal can also be enjoyed with green chutney, tomato sauce, or coconut peanut chutney that enhances their flavor.
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Health Benefits of Eating Stuffed Brsan ka Chilla with Paneer
Besan (chickpea flour)
- It is a fine flour made from chana dal also known as chickpea flour or Bengal gram flour. Besan is the main ingredient in various traditional sweet and savory dishes like halwa, ladoos, Mohan thal, Mysore Pak, bhajia, pakoras.
- Besan is rich in protein, good fatty acids, complex carbohydrates, and fibre. Therefore a good choice for diabetic people.
Paneer
- It is a very versatile food used in making a lot of sweets and savory dishes.
- Paneer is a good source of healthy fats, protein, iron, calcium, and magnesium. It ensures strong bones and teeth and smooth functioning of the heart muscles and nerves.
- Magnesium present in paneer helps in reducing the after-meal blood sugar spike and improves digestion. Rich in folate so, a healthy option for pregnant women.
- Gluten-free in nature and a good alternative for people with wheat sensitivity
Step by Step Preparation of Besan ka Chilla with Paneer Stuffing Recipe
1. In a bowl, add besan, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and curd. Mix and add water gradually to make a lumps free pouring consistency batter. Keep it aside.
How to make stuffing for besan chilla
2. Now take another bowl, add crumbled paneer, chopped onion, grated carrot, salt, coriander powder, roasted jeera powder, dry mango powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix them well and keep aside.
How to make chilla
3. Now beat the besan batter for 1-2 minutes. Then heat an iron griddle on low flame, sprinkle some oil and grease with a piece of onion. Once the griddle becomes hot, pour 2 big spoons of besan batter and spread it to make a round disc. Sprinkle oil around the chilla and cook it for about 1 minute and flip it to the other side. Cook from the other side, then transfer the chilla to a serving plate and put some filling on the chilla and fold it. Serve with green chutney and tomato sauce. Enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
Besan chilla stuffed with paneer and veggies is a perfect choice for a healthy breakfast, a quick lunch, or an appetizer. This can also be packed for kids lunch and serve as a tea time snack.
Tips and Tricks
- Preheat the griddle before pouring besan batter on it.
- Keep the flame to low medium while cooking besan chillas.
- Do not cook them to very crisp because they do not fold nicely after putting the stuffing inside.
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Healthy Besan ka Chilla with Paneer Stuffing Recipe
Ingredients
For making batter for besan chilla
- 1 cup Besan
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric podwer
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp curd
- Water to make batter
For stuffing
- 150 gm crumbled paneer
- 1 medium sized onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small carrot (grated)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp raosted jeera powder
- ½ tsp dry mango powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
How to make batter for making chilla
- In a bowl, add besan, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and curd. Mix and add water gradually to make a lumps free pouring consistency batter. Keep it aside.
How to make stuffing for besan chilla
- Now take another bowl, add crumbled paneer, chopped onion, grated carrot, salt, coriander powder, roasted jeera powder, dry mango powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix them well and keep aside.
How to make chilla
- Now beat the besan batter for 1-2 minutes. Then heat an iron griddle on low flame, sprinkle some oil and grease with a piece of onion. Once the griddle becomes hot, pour 2 big spoons of besan batter and spread it to make a round disc. Sprinkle oil around the chilla and cook it for about 1 minute and flip it to the other side. Cook from the other side, then transfer the chilla to a serving plate and put some filling on the chilla and fold it. Serve with green chutney and tomato sauce. Enjoy.
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