Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Cheela) – Indian Style
Recipe Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to make delicious and healthy vegetable savory pancakes, also known as Cheela, from scratch. The batter is made with all-purpose flour and gram flour, mixed with a variety of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices, then cooked until golden brown and served with yogurt.
All Ingredients - For the Batter
- Luke Warm Water 1 cup
- All Purpose Flour (Maida Ya aata) approx 1 cup
- Salt to taste (approx 1/2 tsp)
- Oregano 1 tsp
- Red Chili Flakes (Kutti Laal Mirch) 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder (Dhania) 1/2 tsp
- Cinnamon Powder (Darchini) 1/3 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds (Zeera) 1 tsp
- Carom Seeds (Ajwain) Pinch
- Grated Capsicum (Shimla Mirch) 2 tbsp
- Small Onion (Piyaz) 1 (sliced)
- Grated Carrot (Gajar) 2 tbsp
- Fresh Coriander Leaves Chopped (Hara Dhania) 1/2 cup
- Red Chili Chopped 1 (optional)
- Gramflour (Besan) 1 tbsp
- Oil for greasing pan
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these 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)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Pro Tips
• Ensure the batter is lump-free for a smooth consistency.
• Cook the pancakes on a medium-high flame to achieve a light brown and crispy texture.
• Adjust the amount of red chili flakes and chopped red chili according to your spice preference.
Recipe Variations
• Experiment with other finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, spinach, or corn.
• Serve with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or any sauce of your choice instead of yogurt.
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