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Healthy Vegetable Pancakes (Cheela)

Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen With Anaya

  • Ready in35 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook20 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~290 kcal
Healthy Vegetable Pancakes (Cheela)

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 tspHot Oil
  • 0.5 tbspRed Chili Flakes (Kuti Laal Mirch)
  • 0.5 tspCumin Seeds (Sabut Zeera)
  • 0.5 tspCoriander Powder (Pisa Howa Dhania)
  • 0.5 tspMixed Herbs
  • PinchCarom Powder (Ajwain Pisis Hui)
  • 2 cupsWater (Pani)
  • To TasteSalt
  • 1 cupWheatflour (Aata)
  • 0.5 cupGrated Zucchini (Tori)
  • 1 tbspGrated Carrot (Gajar)
  • 1 tbspGrated Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
  • 0.5Medium Size Onion (Piyaz)
  • 0.5 cupFresh Chopped Coriander (Hara Dhania)

For Cooking

  • As neededOil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Spice Base

    Take a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of hot oil, followed by half a tablespoon of red chili flakes, half a teaspoon of cumin seeds, half a teaspoon of coriander powder, half a teaspoon of mixed herbs, and a pinch of carom powder.

  2. 2.Add Water and Salt

    Pour 2 cups of water into the bowl with the spices. Add salt to taste.

  3. 3.Mix and Add Wheat Flour

    Mix the ingredients well. Gradually add 1 cup of wheat flour while continuously whisking to ensure there are no lumps. Continue mixing until you achieve a thin, flowing batter consistency.

  4. 4.Incorporate Vegetables

    Add half a cup of grated zucchini, 1 tablespoon of grated carrot, 1 tablespoon of grated capsicum, half a medium-sized sliced onion, and half a cup of fresh chopped coriander to the batter. Mix everything thoroughly until all the vegetables are well combined with the batter.

  5. 5.Cook the Pancakes

    Grease a heat-up pan with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a thin pancake. Cook on a medium-high flame. Sprinkle some red chili flakes on top and drizzle about 1 tablespoon of oil around the edges.

  6. 6.Flip and Cook Both Sides

    Cook until the bottom side turns light brown and crispy. Then, carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until it is also light brown and cooked through. Repeat the process for the remaining batter.

  7. 7.Serve

    Serve the hot and crispy vegetable pancakes with mint sauce or your preferred accompaniment.

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Healthy Vegetable Pancakes (Cheela)

Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~290 kcal
Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen With Anaya on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Spice Base

    Take a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of hot oil, followed by half a tablespoon of red chili flakes, half a teaspoon of cumin seeds, half a teaspoon of coriander powder, half a teaspoon of mixed herbs, and a pinch of carom powder.

  2. 2

    Add Water and Salt

    Pour 2 cups of water into the bowl with the spices. Add salt to taste.

  3. 3

    Mix and Add Wheat Flour

    Mix the ingredients well. Gradually add 1 cup of wheat flour while continuously to ensure there are no lumps. Continue mixing until you achieve a thin, flowing batter consistency.

  4. 4

    Incorporate Vegetables

    Add half a cup of grated zucchini, 1 tablespoon of grated carrot, 1 tablespoon of grated capsicum, half a medium-sized sliced onion, and half a cup of fresh chopped coriander to the batter. Mix everything thoroughly until all the vegetables are well combined with the batter.

  5. 5

    Cook the Pancakes

    Grease a heat-up pan with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a thin pancake. Cook on a medium-high flame. Sprinkle some red chili flakes on top and drizzle about 1 tablespoon of oil around the edges.

  6. 6

    Flip and Cook Both Sides

    Cook until the bottom side turns light brown and crispy. Then, carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until it is also light brown and cooked through. Repeat the process for the remaining batter.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the hot and crispy vegetable pancakes with mint sauce or your preferred accompaniment.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Crushed red pepper
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten.
gluten

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Add grated paneer or cheeseCustomise

    Add grated paneer or cheese to the batter for extra protein and a richer flavor.

  • 2
    Serve with a side of plain yogurt

    Green chutney, or your favorite pickle for an enhanced taste.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Chili

    Adjust the amount of chili flakes and other spices according to your preferred spice level.

  • 2
    Cooking tipEnsure the Batter Is Lump

    Free for a smooth and even pancake texture.

  • 3
    Cooking tipCook the Pancakes on a Medium

    High flame to achieve a crispy exterior.

  • 4
    TipFeel Free to Experiment with

    Feel free to experiment with other grated vegetables like spinach, bell peppers, or finely chopped green chilies.

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