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Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela)

Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen

  • Ready in25 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook10 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves2-3 servings
  • Calories~280 kcal
Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela)

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cupLuke Warm Water
  • 0.5 cupAll Purpose Flour (Maida)
  • to tasteSalt
  • 1 tspOregano
  • 1 tspRed Chili Flakes (Kutti Laal Mirch)
  • 0.5 tspCoriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 0.33 tbspCinnamon Powder (Darchini)
  • 1 tspCumin Seeds (Zeera)
  • pinchCarom Seeds (Ajwain)
  • 2 tbspGrated Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
  • 1Small Onion (Piyaz)
  • 2 tbspGrated Carrot (Gajar)
  • 0.5 cupFresh Coriander Leaves Chopped (Hara Dhania)
  • 1 (Optional)Red Chili Chopped
  • 1 tbspGramflour (Besan)

For Cooking

  • as neededOil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Flour Mixture

    Take a bowl and pour 1 cup of lukewarm water into it. Gradually add half a cup of all-purpose flour (Maida) while whisking continuously to ensure there are no lumps and a thin batter is formed.

  2. 2.Add Spices to Batter

    Add salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes (Kutti Laal Mirch), half a teaspoon of coriander powder (Dhania), 1/3 tablespoon of cinnamon powder (Darchini), 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds (Zeera), and a pinch of carom seeds (Ajwain) to the batter. Mix all the ingredients well until combined.

  3. 3.Incorporate Vegetables

    Add 2 tablespoons of grated capsicum (Shimla Mirch), 1 small chopped onion (Piyaz), 2 tablespoons of grated carrot (Gajar), half a cup of fresh chopped coriander leaves (Hara Dhania), and 1 chopped red chili (optional) to the batter. Mix thoroughly.

  4. 4.Add Gramflour and Final Mix

    Add 1 tablespoon of gramflour (Besan) to the vegetable and flour mixture. Mix everything well until the batter is ready and all ingredients are evenly distributed.

  5. 5.Cook the Pancake

    Heat a pan and grease it lightly with oil using a brush. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a round pancake. Cook on medium-high flame until the edges start to crisp.

  6. 6.Flip and Cook Both Sides

    Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook the other side until it turns light brown and crispy. Repeat the process for any remaining batter.

  7. 7.Roll and Cut

    Once cooked, carefully roll the pancake into a cylindrical shape. Using a knife, cut the rolled pancake into small, bite-sized pieces.

  8. 8.Serve

    Serve the vegetable savory pancakes hot with yogurt (Dehi) or any chutney of your choice.

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Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela)

Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Serving

2-3 servings

Calories / Serving

~280 kcal
Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen on YouTube
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For the Batter

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Flour Mixture

    Take a bowl and pour 1 cup of lukewarm water into it. Gradually add half a cup of all-purpose flour (Maida) while continuously to ensure there are no lumps and a thin batter is formed.

  2. 2

    Add Spices to Batter

    Add salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes (Kutti Laal Mirch), half a teaspoon of coriander powder (Dhania), 1/3 tablespoon of cinnamon powder (Darchini), 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds (Zeera), and a pinch of carom seeds (Ajwain) to the batter. Mix all the ingredients well until combined.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Vegetables

    Add 2 tablespoons of grated capsicum (Shimla Mirch), 1 small chopped onion (Piyaz), 2 tablespoons of grated carrot (Gajar), half a cup of fresh chopped coriander leaves (Hara Dhania), and 1 chopped red chili (optional) to the batter. Mix thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Add Gramflour and Final Mix

    Add 1 tablespoon of gramflour (Besan) to the vegetable and flour mixture. Mix everything well until the batter is ready and all ingredients are evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Cook the Pancake

    Heat a pan and grease it lightly with oil using a brush. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a round pancake. Cook on medium-high flame until the edges start to crisp.

  6. 6

    Flip and Cook Both Sides

    Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook the other side until it turns light brown and crispy. Repeat the process for any remaining batter.

  7. 7

    Roll and Cut

    Once cooked, carefully roll the pancake into a cylindrical shape. Using a knife, cut the rolled pancake into small, bite-sized pieces.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve the vegetable savory pancakes hot with yogurt (Dehi) or any chutney of your choice.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Crushed red pepper · Red chili
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
View 3 swaps
  • No All-purpose flour?

    • White whole wheat flour (1:1)
    • 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
  • 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 All-purpose flour?

    • White whole wheat flour (1:1)
    • 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
  • 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
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