How long does Besan Paneer Chilla take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Besan Paneer Chilla serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Besan Paneer Chilla vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Besan Paneer Chilla spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Besan Paneer Chilla?

150 grams Besan Flour, 200 grams Paneer, 30 grams Curd, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 0.5 grams Ajwain, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Besan Paneer Chilla?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Besan Paneer Chilla?

About 387 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Besan Paneer Chilla

Name: Besan Paneer Chilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 150 grams Besan Flour; 30 grams Curd; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 0.5 grams Ajwain; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 5 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 200 ml Water, For Mixing; 1 tsp Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 50 grams Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped; 3 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 Tomato, Deseeded and Chopped; 200 grams Paneer, Crushed; ½ tsp Salt; 5 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Oil

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as besan paneer cheela, paneer besan chilla, paneer besan cheela · Veg · Tiffin

Tiffin Gluten-free

Besan paneer chilla of thin besan and curd chillas folded over a crumbled paneer, onion, capsicum and tomato filling. Mild, vegetarian, serves 4, 40 minutes.

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Besan Flour150 grams
Curd30 grams
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Ajwain0.5 grams
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped10 grams
Water, For Mixing200 ml
Oil1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Capsicum, Finely Chopped50 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3 grams
Tomato, Deseeded and Chopped1
Paneer, Crushed200 grams
Oil2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	387kcal	1548kcal
Protein	18g	73g
Carbohydrate	27g	110g
Fat	23g	90g
Fibre	5.3g	21g
Sugar	7.2g	29g

Cookd masalas for besan flour

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Method

1
Whisk the besan, curd, turmeric powder, ajwain, red chilli powder, salt and coriander leaves with the water to a smooth, pourable batter with no lumps. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
Besan FlourCurdTurmeric PowderAjwainRed Chilli PowderSaltCoriander LeavesWater
2
Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan on medium heat. Fry the onion, capsicum and green chilli for 2 minutes until soft. Add the tomato, crumbled paneer, salt and coriander leaves and mix for 1 minute. Turn off the heat.
OilOnionGreen CapsicumGreen ChilliTomatoPaneerSaltCoriander Leaves
3
Heat a tawa on medium heat for 2 minutes and grease it lightly. Pour one ladle of batter and spread it into a thin round. Drizzle 1/2 tsp oil around the edges. Cook for 2 minutes until the top is set and the bottom is golden.
Oil
4
Turn it over and cook for 1 minute. Put 2 tbsp of the paneer filling on one half and fold the chilla over it. Cook for 30 seconds more. Make the rest the same way. Serve hot with green chutney.

Before you start

How long does Besan Paneer Chilla take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Besan Paneer Chilla serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Besan Paneer Chilla vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Besan Paneer Chilla spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Besan Paneer Chilla?: 150 grams Besan Flour, 200 grams Paneer, 30 grams Curd, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 0.5 grams Ajwain, 5 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Besan Paneer Chilla?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Besan Paneer Chilla?: About 387 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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