Besan-Spinach Chila can be enjoyed as a delicious, high protein and gluten-free breakfast dish. This recipe is for all those people looking for a quick yet satisfying meal option.
This dish is not only flavorsome but also packed with nutritional benefits. Besan is a good source of protein, dietary fibre and minerals like iron and magnesium. Spinach, on the other hand, is rich in vitamins A, C and K as well as iron and calcium.
Besan-spinach chila is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit individual preferences. It can be customized with additional ingredients like onion, tomatoes or grated vegetables. It can be accompanied by various chutneys such as mint chutney, tamarind chutney or curd. It’s ease of preparation makes it a popular choice among health conscious individuals.
Ingredients:
•1 cup Besan
•1 cup Spinach
•1 Green Chili
•1/4 cup Coriander Leaves
•1 tsp Ginger, grated
•2 cloves Garlic
•Coconut Oil to spray/brush
•1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds/ jeera
•1/2 tsp Salt
•1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
•1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
•1/4 cup Water
Preparation:
•In a bowl, add Besan and add all the dry spices.
•Grind spinach, green chilli, coriander leaves, ginger and garlic.
•Add this mixture in the bowl. •Mix it and add water as needed to make dosa batter consistency.
•Prepare a hot pan and add 2 spoonful chila batter. Spread it like a thin dosa or pancake.
•Spray/brush 1/2 tsp coconut oil or ghee.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on a medium flame. Flip it over and cook for few more seconds.
•Transfer to a plate and serve hot with green chutney or curd.