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Cabbage Chilla

Cabbage chilla is a healthy Indian breakfast made with finely shredded cabbage and besan. It is light, protein-rich, and perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Ready In 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 chillas
Course: Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup besan (gram flour)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tsp green chilli, finely chopped adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds) helps digestion
  • 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 cup water adjust to make a smooth batter
  • 1 tsp oil for cooking each chilla

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Tawa or non-stick pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Add shredded cabbage, besan, onion, coriander, green chilli, turmeric, red chilli powder, ajwain, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Pour water little by little and whisk to make a smooth, thick batter.
  3. Heat a tawa on medium flame and grease it lightly with oil.
  4. Pour a ladle of batter and spread it gently into a medium-sized chilla.
  5. Cook for 2–3 minutes on one side until golden, then flip and cook the other side.
  6. Serve hot with mint chutney or curd.

Notes

You can add grated carrot or capsicum for extra nutrition. Using ajwain makes the chilla easier to digest.