Besan Chilla

Name: Besan Chilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Madhyapradesh)
Ingredients: 200g besan (chickpea flour); 1 medium onion (80g), finely chopped; 2 green chillies, chopped; 1 tsp grated ginger; ¼ tsp turmeric; ½ tsp red chilli powder; ½ tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp coriander, chopped; Salt to taste; 250ml water (approx); Oil for cooking

🌱 Vegan📊 Medium

Traditional 29. Besan Chilla recipe

⏱️10 minPrep

🔥10 minCook

🕒20 minTotal

🍽️3Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Besan Chilla

Make batter (5 mins): Whisk besan with water into a smooth, lump-free batter with pouring consistency — slightly thinner than pancake batter. Add all vegetables and spices. Rest 5 minutes.
Cook on medium heat until edges turn dry and leave the pan (2–3 minutes). Drizzle ½ tsp oil on top, flip carefully. Cook 1–2 more minutes until golden spots appear.
Serve hot with green coriander chutney and yoghurt.

📖 Cultural notes

Besan Chilla is MP's answer to protein-rich breakfast — it is eaten extensively during navratri fasting and also as a year-round breakfast at dhabas along the Agra-Bhopal highway. ---

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