For day 3 of Blogging Marathon #48 under the theme Nasta time sharing you a simple and instant crepe.
This recipe I noted down from the regional T.V show.Its a very easy to make one and can be made with readily available ingredients.Here I used onion and tomato as topping for the crepe/cheela.To make it even more healthier grated carrot,cheese can also be added.Off to the recipe...............
Besan Ka Cheela/Gramflour Crepes
Cooking time ~ 10 minutes
Makes ~ 3-4(depending on the size)
Ingredients
Ingredient
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Quantity
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Gram flour/Kadalamaavu/Besan
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1 cup
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Red chilly powder/milagai podi
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3/4-1 tsp
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Turmeric powder/Manjal podi
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1/4 tsp
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Asafoetida/perungayam
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1/8 tsp
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Green chilly/pachamilagai
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1(sliced)
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Salt
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3/4 tsp
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Coriander leaves(chopped)
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2-3 tbs
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Onion(chopped)
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1(medium size)
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Tomato(deseeded,chopped)
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1 (small size)
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Oil
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2 tbs
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Method
- Take all the dry ingredients in a bowl,to this add the chopped coriander leaves and green chilly.Mix it well,gradually add water and mix it to a slightly thin batter.Mix the onion and tomato together and set it aside.
- Keep the dosa griddle on a medium flame,grease it with a drop of oil. Pour the batter in the center and spread it.Now immediately sprinkle the onion,tomato mixture to dosa and gently press it.Drizzle a tsp of oil and cook it for a minute.Now flip the dosa to the other side and cook it for a minute,add another tsp of oil.Remove it from the griddle.
- Serve it immediately with coriander or mint chutney.
- The batter should not be too watery or thick.
- If you want the cheelas /dosas to be spicy,sprinkle some sliced green chilly.
Enjoy...............................................
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Besan crepes look very delicious. Happy Pongal.
ReplyDeletelooks yummy
ReplyDeletewow such an tempting cheela :) My love for cheela have raised seeing these scrumptious photography :) I want that plate with cheela now !!
ReplyDeleteNalini, I wonder how you make everything look so delicious!..that's worth a magazine cover!..very nice dish too..
ReplyDeleteBesan dosa is awesome. I love this dosa too
ReplyDeleteGood pics and delicious cheelas.
ReplyDeleteSuch a filling and easy breezy dosa, definitely handy if we ran out dosa batter.
ReplyDeleteTruly said..such a simple dish but beautifully presented. .truly a magazine cover..gorgeous. ...have always loved your clicks.
ReplyDeleteCheela looks so beautiful , wow has off to your photography.
ReplyDeleteA quick and healthy breakfast option.
ReplyDeleteStunning pictures as always for a humble and nutritious breakfast!
ReplyDeleteA quick and delicious dosai!!! Love your half rolled first pic, Excellent!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this quick, easy and filling cheelas.
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