Golden Tawa Vegetable Cheela Recipe

About this recipe

Golden Tawa Vegetable Cheela is a delightful Indian breakfast, packed with the goodness of lentils and vibrant, fresh vegetables. This savory pancake is made with a spiced gram flour batter and is cooked to golden perfection on a tawa. It is light yet filling, making it a perfect choice for families to enjoy together in the morning. The dish pairs wonderfully with tangy green chutney or a dollop of yogurt, ensuring a hearty and nutritious start to the day. Its crisp edges, soft center, and aroma of Indian spices will win over even the fussiest eaters.

Ingredients

• - Besan
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 500 g Capsicum Green
• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 50G Green Chilies
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Red Chili Powder
• 100 g Hing Khoda
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Salt
• 50g Everest Garam Masala
• 200 ml Mustard Oil

Instructions

1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, hing, cumin seeds, garam masala, and salt. Gradually add water to form a smooth batter with a pourable consistency.
2. 2. Stir in the chopped tomato, capsicum, coriander leaves, and green chilies, ensuring the vegetables are evenly distributed in the batter.
3. 3. Heat a tawa (flat griddle) over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the tawa and spread it gently into a circular shape.
4. 4. Cook the cheela on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to lift and the bottom turns golden brown. Flip the cheela and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. 5. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the tawa lightly as needed.
6. 6. Serve the golden tawa vegetable cheelas hot with green chutney or yogurt on the side.