Besan Cheela with Paneer
BreakfastNorth Indian

Besan Cheela with Paneer

Protein-rich savory pancakes made with gram flour and filled with soft paneer

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Total

25 min

Yield

4-5 mini cheelas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup besan (gram flour)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp finely grated vegetables (carrot, onion)
  • 2 tbsp crumbled paneer
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • Pinch of cumin powder
  • Salt to taste (minimal for toddlers)
  • 1 tsp oil or ghee

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make batter

    Mix besan with water to form a smooth batter. Add vegetables, spices, and salt.

  2. 2

    Cook cheelas

    Heat pan with oil. Pour batter to make small cheelas. Sprinkle paneer on top and cook until golden.

  3. 3

    Fold and serve

    Fold the cheela gently and cut into finger-friendly pieces.

Nutrition Info

Per serving: 1 mini cheela

Calories

85

Notes & Tips

  • Can be made without paneer for vegan option
  • Great way to include vegetables in breakfast

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