High‑Protein Breakfast Chilla
- 25 min
- Serves 4
- 15 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A protein‑packed Indian breakfast chilla that blends gram flour, paneer, and fresh vegetables into a savory, crispy pancake. The batter is spiced with turmeric, coriander, and a hint of red chilli for a bright, flavorful bite. Quick to prepare, it’s the perfect energizing start to a busy morning.
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Method
In a large bowl, combine besan, crumbled paneer, curd, finely chopped onion, bell pepper, beans, and broccoli.
Add pink salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and red chilli powder to the mixture and stir well.
Gradually pour water into the bowl, whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The batter is smooth and free of dry besan lumps.
Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of oil or ghee.
Spoon portions of the batter onto the skillet, flattening them into thin discs to form chillas.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The batter spreads into thin discs while holding the vegetables in place.
Pan‑fry the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chillas turn golden on both sides and cook through.
Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.
Tips while you cook
- Whisk batter gradually
- Add water slowly while whisking.
- Pre‑heat skillet before adding oil
- Heat the non‑stick skillet over medium heat before adding oil or ghee.
- Flip after 3–4 minutes per side
- Cook each side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown before flipping.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Chilla, 3 ways
Three creators posted their own. Most use paneer, onion, turmeric powder, cumin powder and garam masala.
- Shruti & Palak40 min5 ingr.Only this one uses soybean
- Namrata’s Kitchen Tales25 min15 ingr.Only this one uses curd, bell pepper and beans
- mumbaifoodiz20 min16 ingr.Only this one uses jowar flour, coriander leaves and garlic
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