Wholesome Vegetable Besan Chilla Wrap Recipe

About this recipe

Wholesome Vegetable Besan Chilla Wrap is a nutritious and flavorful Indian breakfast dish that combines the goodness of chickpea flour, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a sedentary lifestyle and weight-loss goals, this medium-spiced recipe is fiber-packed, low in calories, and incredibly satisfying. The chilla, made from besan batter infused with spices and finely chopped vegetables, is cooked to perfection and then wrapped with a tangy yogurt-mint chutney and crunchy salad. This dish is light yet filling, making it ideal for a healthy start to your day.

Ingredients

• Pcs Fortune Besan 200gms
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 500 g Onion
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 50 g Black Pepper Powder
• 200 g Dahi
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 250 g Carrot
• 1 pc (approx. 500 g to 800 g) Cabbage
• medium Chilli Green Long
• 100 g Jeera
• 1Bunch Pudina
• 100 g Red Chili Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder

Instructions

1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds, black pepper, salt, and curd. Gradually add water to form a smooth batter of medium consistency.
2. 2. Add finely chopped tomato, onion, green chili, and coriander leaves to the batter. Mix well to incorporate the vegetables evenly.
3. 3. Heat a non-stick tawa or skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the tawa and spread it gently into a thin circle.
4. 4. Cook the chilla for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Repeat for the remaining batter.
5. 5. In a separate bowl, mix shredded cabbage and grated carrot with a pinch of salt and a dollop of mint chutney.
6. 6. Once the chillas are cooked, place a portion of the cabbage-carrot mixture in the center of each chilla. Roll them tightly to form wraps.
7. 7. Serve the wraps warm, optionally with extra yogurt-mint chutney on the side.

How to make Wholesome Vegetable Besan Chilla Wrap

1. Make the besan batter. Combine besan, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin seeds, black pepper, salt and curd, then gradually add water to a smooth batter of medium consistency.
2. Fold in the vegetables. Add finely chopped tomato, onion, green chili and coriander leaves to the batter and mix well to distribute the vegetables evenly.
3. Cook the chilla. Heat a non-stick tawa over medium heat, grease it lightly, pour a ladleful of batter and spread it into a thin circle.
4. Flip and cook. Cook the chilla 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, repeating with the remaining batter.
5. Fill and roll. Mix shredded cabbage and grated carrot with a pinch of salt and mint chutney, place a portion in the center of each chilla, roll tightly and serve warm.

Frequently asked questions

What is the total time required to make the Wholesome Vegetable Besan Chilla Wrap?

The total time required is 35 minutes, including 15 minutes for preparation and 20 minutes for cooking.

Can I make the wraps ahead of time or store them?

The wraps are best served fresh, but you can store cooked chillas and the cabbage-carrot filling separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Assemble just before serving.

What can I serve with the Wholesome Vegetable Besan Chilla Wrap?

Serve the wraps with yogurt-mint chutney or a side of fresh salad for a complete meal.

Can I substitute an ingredient in this recipe?

You can replace mustard oil with any neutral cooking oil if preferred, but mustard oil adds an authentic Indian flavor.