By Garima Johar
July 12, 2026
Made with a besan-based batter, chilla is a high-protein snack or breakfast option. You can also add chopped assorted vegetables in the batter to make the chilla even healthier.
1 cup besan 1 cup water 2 teaspoons oil ½ teaspoon ajwain ½ teaspoon red chilli powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ⅓ cup chopped onions ⅓ cup chopped tomatoes 1 green chilli 1 teaspoon grated ginger ½ cup chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste
Take a large bowl and mix besan, ajwain, red chilli powder, haldi, and salt.
Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilli, ginger, coriander, and water till consistent.
Heat a pan, pour a spoonful of batter, and cook both sides.
Repeat to make as many chillas as you want and serve with dahi.