Golden Tofu And Spinach Besan Cheela Recipe

Indian cuisine · 319 calories

Golden Tofu and Spinach Besan Cheela recipe

About this recipe

A nutritious and protein-packed breakfast featuring golden-tofu-stuffed besan cheelas paired with vibrant spinach. Perfect for starting your day with energy.

Ingredients

  • 500G Loose Besan
  • 500 g Onion
  • - Tomato Ketchup
  • 250g Green Chilli
  • 100 g Jeera
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • - Red Chilli
  • 100 g Salt
  • 200 ml Mustard Oil
  • 100 g Coriander Leaves
  • 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

  1. 1. Wash and chop the spinach leaves, onion, tomato, and coriander finely.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, water, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin seeds, and salt to form a smooth batter.
  3. 3. Crumble the tofu into small chunks and mix it with the chopped spinach, onion, tomato, and green chili.
  4. 4. Heat a non-stick pan and grease it lightly with oil using a brush or spoon.
  5. 5. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly into a thin circular shape.
  6. 6. Add the tofu-spinach mixture evenly on top of the cheela while it cooks.
  7. 7. Drizzle some oil around the edges and let it cook until golden brown on the bottom side.
  8. 8. Flip the cheela carefully and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until crisp.
  9. 9. Repeat the process for the remaining batter and filling to make more cheelas.
  10. 10. Serve hot with a garnish of fresh coriander leaves and your favorite chutney.