Protein-Packed Besan Chilla Rolls Recipe

Indian cuisine · 414 calories

Protein-Packed Besan Chilla Rolls recipe

About this recipe

A savory and nutritious breakfast featuring chickpea flour pancakes stuffed with a spiced vegetable and paneer filling. Perfectly balanced for flavor and health.

Ingredients

  • 500G Loose Besan
  • 1pc Watermelon
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • - Red Chilli
  • 100 g Salt
  • 200 g Paneer
  • 250 g Carrot
  • 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 500 g Onion
  • 250g Green Chilli
  • 100 g Coriander Leaves
  • 100 g Jeera
  • 200 ml Mustard Oil

Instructions

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and water to form a smooth batter.
  2. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and sauté cumin seeds until aromatic.
  3. 3. Add finely chopped onion, green chilies, carrot, and capsicum, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. 4. Crumble the paneer and add it to the pan, mixing well with the vegetables. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. 5. Stir in chopped coriander leaves, then remove the filling from heat and set aside.
  6. 6. Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladle of the batter, spreading it into a thin pancake.
  7. 7. Cook the pancake on medium heat until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.
  8. 8. Place a portion of the paneer vegetable filling in the center of the pancake.
  9. 9. Roll the pancake tightly around the filling to form a roll.
  10. 10. Repeat with the remaining batter and filling to prepare all rolls.
  11. 11. Serve warm with green chutney or a side of yogurt for extra flavor.