Chilla is a nutritious and high-protein breakfast option that pairs perfectly with a glass of juice or smoothie, creating a hydrating and complete meal. Here are eight types of protein-rich chillas you can easily prepare at home in under 10 minutes.
1. Besan Chilla
To make this classic chilla, mix half a cup of besan (gram flour) with two tablespoons of sooji (semolina), one teaspoon of turmeric, one cup of curd, salt, pepper, chopped onions, and capsicum. Pour the batter onto a hot greased tawa and cook with enough oil until golden brown. Serve with chutney.
2. Sweet Potato Chilla
Boil two sweet potatoes, then grate them. Combine the grated sweet potato with half a cup of besan, two tablespoons of sooji, one teaspoon of turmeric, one cup of curd, salt, pepper, onions, and capsicum. Cook on a hot greased tawa with oil and enjoy with chutney.
3. Pumpkin Chilla
Boil two cups of pumpkin and blend into a puree. Mix the puree with half a cup of besan, two tablespoons of sooji, one teaspoon of turmeric, one cup of curd, salt, pepper, onions, and capsicum. Pour onto a hot greased tawa, cook with oil, and serve with chutney.
4. Spinach Chilla
Blanch one cup of spinach leaves and blend into a puree. Add the puree to a bowl with half a cup of besan, two tablespoons of sooji, one teaspoon of turmeric, one cup of curd, salt, pepper, onions, and capsicum. Cook on a hot greased tawa with oil and enjoy with chutney.
5. Paneer Chilla
Grate one cup of paneer and mix with half a cup of besan, two tablespoons of sooji, one teaspoon of turmeric, one cup of curd, salt, pepper, onions, and capsicum. Pour the batter onto a hot greased tawa, cook with oil, and serve with chutney.
6. Egg Chilla
Break two eggs into a bowl and beat well. Combine the eggs with half a cup of besan, two tablespoons of sooji, one teaspoon of turmeric, one cup of curd, salt, pepper, onions, and capsicum. Cook on a hot greased tawa with oil and enjoy with chutney.
7. Mushroom Chilla
Wash and finely chop one cup of button mushrooms. Mix the mushrooms with half a cup of besan, two tablespoons of sooji, one teaspoon of turmeric, one cup of curd, salt, pepper, onions, and capsicum. Pour onto a hot greased tawa, cook with oil, and serve with chutney.
8. Oats Chilla
Mix one cup of rolled oats with half a cup of besan, two tablespoons of sooji, one teaspoon of turmeric, one cup of curd, salt, pepper, onions, and capsicum. Cook on a hot greased tawa with oil and enjoy with chutney or pickle.
