Healthy & Tasty Paneer Chilla with Purti Sunlife Oil
11 Apr 2025
Whip up a light and protein-rich Paneer Chilla using besan and Purti Sunlife Refined Sunflower Oil. Perfect for a quick, healthy, and flavorful breakfast or snack!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Introduction:
Paneer Chilla is essentially a savory pancake or crepe made primarily from a batter of gram flour (besan) and grated or crumbled paneer. It's a popular dish across India, known for its simplicity, versatility, and nutritional value. The addition of spices and vegetables adds flavor and texture, making it a truly satisfying and wholesome meal. Cooking it with Purti Sunlife Refined Sunflower Oil ensures a light and healthy finish, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through.
Ingredients:
- - 1 cup gram flour (besan)
- - ½ cup grated or crumbled paneer
- - ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- - ¼ cup finely chopped capsicum (bell pepper) (optional)
- - 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
- - ½ teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
- - ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- - ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- - Salt to taste
- - Water, as needed to make the batter
- - Purti Sunlife Refined Sunflower Oil, for cooking
Instructions:
- 1. Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and red chili powder (if using).
- 2. Add Paneer and Vegetables: Add the grated or crumbled paneer, chopped onion, capsicum (if using), green chilies, and coriander leaves to the bowl.
- 3. Mix and Add Water: Gradually add water while mixing continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The consistency should be similar to a thin pancake batter – easily spreadable but not too runny.
- 4. Heat the Pan: Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat. Drizzle a little Purti Sunlife Refined Sunflower Oil onto the pan and spread it evenly.
- 5. Pour the Batter: Once the pan is hot, pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it gently in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
- 6. Cook the Chilla: Cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the bottom starts to turn golden brown. Drizzle a little more Purti Sunlife Refined Sunflower Oil around the edges.
- 7. Flip and Cook: Carefully flip the chilla using a spatula and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes, or until it is golden brown and cooked through. Gently press down with the spatula to ensure even cooking.
- 8. Repeat: Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more Purti Sunlife Refined Sunflower Oil as needed.
- 9. Serve: Serve the hot Paneer Chillas immediately with your favorite accompaniments like green chutney, tomato ketchup, or yogurt.
Tips for the Perfect Paneer Chilla:
- - Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop gluten in the gram flour, making the chillas chewy.
- - Adjust the consistency: If the batter is too thick, add a little more water. If it's too thin, add a little more gram flour.
- - Grate the paneer finely: This helps it mix evenly into the batter.
- - Cook on medium heat: This ensures that the chillas cook through without burning.
- - Use a non-stick pan: This prevents the chillas from sticking and makes them easier to flip.
- - Get creative with fillings: You can add other grated vegetables like carrots or spinach to the batter for added nutrition and flavor.
- - For a richer flavor: You can add a pinch of garam masala to the batter.
