Classic Palak Chilla Recipe | Spinach Cheela
This classic Palak Chilla, or Spinach Cheela, is a healthy and savory Indian pancake made with gram flour and fresh spinach. It's a quick and easy recipe, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Equipment
- Blender
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Non-stick griddle or tawa
- Ladle
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach packed
- 1 cup Gram Flour (Besan)
- 1 cup Water (plus more as needed)
- 1-inch piece Ginger peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 Green Chili (optional, adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil or Ghee for cooking
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the spinach thoroughly. In a blender, combine spinach, ginger, and green chili with ¼ cup water and blend until smooth and bright green.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gram flour, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Gradually add the spinach paste and remaining water, whisking until you have a smooth, flowing batter.
- Cover the batter and let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the gram flour to absorb the liquid.
- Heat a non-stick griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot griddle, spreading it outwards in a circular motion to form a thin round. Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until both sides are cooked through and serve hot.
Notes
For a spicier chilla, add more green chilies or a pinch of red chili powder. You can also add finely chopped onions or grated carrots to the batter for added flavor and texture.