Besan ka Cheela (Papra) with Cheese

Besan ka Cheela (Papra) with Cheese is another vegetarian recipe similar to Mixed Flour Onion Cheela with difference in main ingredient – Gram Flour. This preparation also adds a punch by using grated cheese and paneer. Try this Besan ka Cheela (Papra) with Cheese Recipe as a unique breakfast dish which is tasty and fills the stomach for quite long time.


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Ingredients for preparing Besan ka Cheela (Papra) with Cheese

• 2 cups of gram flour
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup fenugreek leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chat masala powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 onion
• vegetable oil
• Some grated Paneer
• Grated cheese
• Chili Powder

Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Serves: 4

How to make Besan ka Cheela (Papra) with Cheese

1. In a bowl put 2 cups of gram flour, salt to taste, 1/2 cup fenugreek leaves, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon chat masala powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 medium size chopped onion and 3/4 cup of water to make a moderately thick batter.


2. Take a non-stick pan, heat it and add little oil. Pour a large spoon of batter and spread it slightly over the pan.


3. Cook in low flame till one side is fully cooked and flip on other side with little oil around the sides and over the top and cook till it become liitle brown in color.


4. Optional – add some grated paneer in the centre of the cheeley. Sprinkle with grated cheese and chili powder.


5. Fold the two sides over the stuffing and serve hot.

Besan ka Cheela (Papra) with Cheese is ready to serve hot with coriander chutney.