
BreakfastIndian
Besan Cheela Fingers
Soft mini besan (chickpea flour) pancakes cut into strips — a quick protein-rich breakfast toddlers enjoy
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Yield
8-10 strips
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp grated zucchini or carrot
- 1 tbsp crumbled paneer (optional)
- Tiny pinch of cumin
- 1 tsp oil or ghee
Instructions
- 1
Make batter
Mix besan with water to form a smooth, pourable batter. Add grated veggies, paneer, and cumin. Rest for 2 minutes.
- 2
Cook
Pour small portions onto a greased pan. Spread gently into a thin circle. Cook on medium heat, flip when set.
- 3
Cut and serve
Cut into finger-sized strips for toddlers. Serve warm with a tiny bit of yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 3 strips
Calories
70
Notes & Tips
- ✓Soft, filling, and surprisingly quick — ready in under 15 minutes
- ✓Add very mild spices only — cumin is usually well-tolerated by toddlers