By Shreya Sarpal
June 19, 2025
Besan ka chilla is a quick and nutritious Indian breakfast or a snack made with gram flour, packed with fresh vegetables, spices and herbs. Easy to prepare and loved by all, it's best enjoyed with chutneys and yoghurt.
1 cup besan (gram flour) ¾ cup water ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped tomato 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves 1-2 finely chopped green chillies ¼ tsp carom seeds ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chilli powder Salt to taste Oil as needed (for cooking)
Mix besan, water, onion, tomato, coriander, green chillies, carom seeds, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt to form a smooth batter without lumps.
Grease a non-stick pan, lightly with oil, and heat on medium flame.
Pour batter onto the pan and spread it evenly, drizzle oil around the edges.
Enjoy chilla with mint chutney, ketchup or curd.