06 Mar Lobia Cheela

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Lobia Cheela are nutritious savory pancakes made from chawli (red or white cowpeas / lobia). The soaked beans are ground with spices and herbs to make a protein-rich batter, then cooked on a tawa like a cheela. These cheelas are high in plant protein, fiber, and minerals, making them a healthy breakfast or light meal. They taste delicious with any green chutney like aloo bhujia green chutney or curd.

Ingredients

1 cup red or white chawli or lobia (cowpeas)

2 green chillies

1 inch ginger

4 to 5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)

2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)

¼ tsp turmeric powder

Salt to taste

Water as needed

1–2 tbsp oil or ghee for cooking

COOK TIME

25 minutes

CALORIES

190 kcal

PROTEIN

4.5 g

FIBER

3 g

CARBOHYDRATES

26 g

SERVES

5

Instructions
  • Soak the red and white chawli or lobia (or any available) in water for 8–10 hours or overnight.
  • Drain and grind with ginger, green chillies, cumin, and a little water to make a smooth batter.
  • Transfer batter to a bowl and mix in:
  • coriander leaves
  • turmeric powder
  • salt
  • Heat a cast iron or non stick tawa and lightly grease it.
  • Pour a ladle of batter and spread like a pancake.
  • Drizzle a little oil around the edges.
  • Cook until golden, then flip and cook the other side.
  • Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Any green chutney  like Aloo Bhujia green chutney

Curd or yogurt

Video tutorial
Notes

Approximate Nutrition (1 Chilla)

Calories: ~90 kcal

Protein: ~5 g

Carbohydrates: ~14 g

Fiber: ~4 g

Fat: ~2 g

Red chawli chillas are gluten-free, filling, and good for weight management.

✔️ Tip: Adding 2 tbsp soaked rice or poha while grinding makes the chillas slightly crispier.

 

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