By Garima Johar
March 3, 2026
Take your favourite veggies, besan, and the go-to spices to whip up a crispy and healthy snack. Heat a tawa, cook on both sides, and serve the chilla with a bowl of dahi and a spicy chutney.
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, turmeric powder, and salt.
Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilli, ginger, coriander, and water to make a consistent batter.
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.