Oats Chilla (Savory Oat Pancake)
A quick and healthy Indian-style savory pancake made with oats, besan, vegetables, and spices ; perfect for a filling breakfast or snack.
Print Pin Servings: 2 servings (about 5 small chillas)
Calories: 190kcal
Cost: Low (about $2 total depending on location)
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick or cast-iron pan (8–10 inch)
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Ladle
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Rolled oats Old-fashioned oats work best
- 2 tablespoon Besan (gram flour) Adds binding and protein
- 1 small Onion finely chopped, sweetness and crunch
- 1 small Tomato finely chopped, adds moisture and tang
- 1 Green chili minced, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoon Fresh coriander chopped, for freshness
- 0.5 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste aromatic base
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds earthy flavor
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder color and anti-inflammatory
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder heat and depth
- Salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Ajwain (carom seeds) digestive aid
- 0.25 cup Grated carrot (optional) natural sweetness
- 2 tablespoon Bell pepper (optional) chopped, color and nutrition
- 1 tablespoon Oil or ghee for cooking, prevents sticking
Instructions
- Grind oats to coarse flour.
- Mix oats flour, besan, spices with water to form batter.
- Rest batter for 5 minutes.
- Add vegetables and herbs to batter.
- Heat pan and grease lightly.
- Pour batter and spread thin.
- Cook until golden, flip and cook other side.
- Serve warm with chutney.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg