Fullmeals.
HomeExploreCreatorsPantry MatchSurprise Me
HomeExploreCreatorsPantry MatchSurprise MeShopping ListMy Favorites
Fullmeals.

Fullmeals helps you cook without watching by converting cooking videos into simple, step-by-step recipes designed for real kitchens.

cook@fullmeals.com

Quick Links

  • How it Works
  • Categories
  • Explore Recipes
  • RSS Feed

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

© 2026 Fullmeals. All rights reserved.

Fullmeals.

Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela) – Indian Style

Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen With Anaya

  • Ready in35 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook20 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~300 kcal
Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela) – Indian Style

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cupLuke Warm Water
  • approx 1 cupAll Purpose Flour (Maida Ya aata)
  • to taste (approx 1/2 tsp)Salt
  • 1 tspOregano
  • 1 tspRed Chili Flakes (Kutti Laal Mirch)
  • 1/2 tspCoriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 1/3 tbspCinnamon Powder (Darchini)
  • 1 tspCumin Seeds (Zeera)
  • PinchCarom Seeds (Ajwain)
  • 2 tbspGrated Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
  • 1 (sliced)Small Onion (Piyaz)
  • 2 tbspGrated Carrot (Gajar)
  • 1/2 cupFresh Coriander Leaves Chopped (Hara Dhania)
  • 1 (optional)Red Chili Chopped
  • 1 tbspGramflour (Besan)
  • for greasing panOil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Batter Base

    Take a bowl and pour 1 cup of lukewarm water into it. Gradually add approximately 1 cup of all-purpose flour (Maida Ya aata) while continuously mixing to ensure there are no lumps and the batter is thin and has a flowing consistency.

  2. 2.Add Spices

    Add salt to taste (approximately 1/2 tsp), 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp red chili flakes (Kutti Laal Mirch), 1/2 tsp coriander powder (Dhania), 1/3 tbsp cinnamon powder (Darchini), 1 tsp cumin seeds (Zeera), and a pinch of carom seeds (Ajwain) to the batter. Mix all the ingredients well until evenly combined.

  3. 3.Incorporate Vegetables

    Add 2 tbsp of grated capsicum (Shimla Mirch), 1 small sliced onion (Piyaz), 2 tbsp of grated carrot (Gajar), 1/2 cup of fresh chopped coriander leaves (Hara Dhania), and 1 chopped red chili (optional) to the batter. Mix well to distribute the vegetables evenly.

  4. 4.Add Gramflour and Final Mix

    Add 1 tbsp of gramflour (Besan) to the batter and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is ready.

  5. 5.Cook the Pancakes

    Heat a pan and grease it with oil using a brush. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a round pancake. Cook on medium-high flame. Carefully flip the pancake after 3-4 minutes or until light brown, and cook the other side until it is also light brown and cooked through. Repeat for the remaining batter.

  6. 6.Serve

    Once cooked, roll the pancake and cut it into small pieces as shown. Serve the vegetable savory pancakes hot with yogurt (Dehi) or your preferred dipping sauce.

Printed from Fullmeals.com — turn any cooking video into a recipe.

Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela) – Indian Style

Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal
Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen With Anaya on YouTube
Adjust Servings
Measurements
Tap an ingredient to mark it ready0 of 16 ready
All Ingredients

For the Batter

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter Base

    Take a bowl and pour 1 cup of lukewarm water into it. Gradually add approximately 1 cup of all-purpose flour (Maida Ya aata) while continuously mixing to ensure there are no lumps and the batter is thin and has a flowing consistency.

  2. 2

    Add Spices

    Add salt to taste (approximately 1/2 tsp), 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp red chili flakes (Kutti Laal Mirch), 1/2 tsp coriander powder (Dhania), 1/3 tbsp cinnamon powder (Darchini), 1 tsp cumin seeds (Zeera), and a pinch of carom seeds (Ajwain) to the batter. Mix all the ingredients well until evenly combined.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Vegetables

    Add 2 tbsp of grated capsicum (Shimla Mirch), 1 small sliced onion (Piyaz), 2 tbsp of grated carrot (Gajar), 1/2 cup of fresh chopped coriander leaves (Hara Dhania), and 1 chopped red chili (optional) to the batter. Mix well to distribute the vegetables evenly.

  4. 4

    Add Gramflour and Final Mix

    Add 1 tbsp of gramflour (Besan) to the batter and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the batter is ready.

  5. 5

    Cook the Pancakes

    Heat a pan and grease it with oil using a brush. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a round pancake. Cook on medium-high flame. Carefully flip the pancake after or until light brown, and cook the other side until it is also light brown and cooked through. Repeat for the remaining batter.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Once cooked, roll the pancake and cut it into small pieces as shown. Serve the vegetable savory pancakes hot with yogurt (Dehi) or your preferred dipping sauce.

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 and dairy.
glutendairy

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Experiment with other finely chopped vegetables like cabbage

    Spinach, or corn.

  • 2
    Serve with mint chutneyIngredient swap

    Tamarind chutney, or any sauce of your choice instead of yogurt.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Cooking tipEnsure the Batter Is Lump

    Free for a smooth consistency.

  • 2
    Cooking tipCook the Pancakes on a Medium

    High flame to achieve a light brown and crispy texture.

  • 3
    Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Red

    Adjust the amount of red chili flakes and chopped red chili according to your spice preference.

Your Notes

Save your personal tweaks, substitutions and cooking adjustments.

Saved only on this device.

Example: Used less salt, cooked 5 minutes longer, added extra coriander.

0 / 4000

Included when you print this recipe.

Was this recipe helpful?

Comments (0)

Sign in to leave a comment on this recipe.

Loading comments...

More from Healthy Food Kitchen With Anaya

Other recipes converted from Healthy Food Kitchen With Anaya's cooking videos.

Onion Pancake / Pyaaz Cheela

Onion Pancake / Pyaaz Cheela

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep + Cook Time

30 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Easy

Semolina Veggie Bun Toast

Semolina Veggie Bun Toast

Cuisine

Indian · Snack

Prep + Cook Time

25 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Easy

Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela) - Quick & Healthy

Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela) - Quick & Healthy

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep + Cook Time

25 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Easy

Healthy Vegetable Wheat Pancakes (Cheela)

Healthy Vegetable Wheat Pancakes (Cheela)

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep + Cook Time

30 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Easy

Stuffed Potato and Spinach Flatbreads (Aloo Palak Paratha)

Stuffed Potato and Spinach Flatbreads (Aloo Palak Paratha)

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep + Cook Time

35 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Medium

Steamed Potato & Vegetable Rolls (Aloo Paratha Rolls)

Steamed Potato & Vegetable Rolls (Aloo Paratha Rolls)

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep + Cook Time

36 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Easy

You might also like

Other recipes in the same cuisine, meal type, or style — ready to cook whenever you are.

Medu Vadai - South Indian Style

Medu Vadai - South Indian Style

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep + Cook Time

45 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Medium

Amritsari Chole and Poori

Amritsari Chole and Poori

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep + Cook Time

1 hr 15 min

Difficulty Level

Medium

Crispy Eggless Chocolate Wafer Rolls

Crispy Eggless Chocolate Wafer Rolls

Cuisine

Indian

Prep + Cook Time

35 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Easy

Masala Vada – South Indian Style

Masala Vada – South Indian Style

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep + Cook Time

2 hr 25 min

Difficulty Level

Medium

Ulunthu Bonda – Madras Samayal

Ulunthu Bonda – Madras Samayal

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep + Cook Time

35 Minutes

Difficulty Level

Easy

Classic Soft Rotis

Classic Soft Rotis

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep + Cook Time

1 hr

Difficulty Level

Easy