High-Protein Besan Cheela with Spiced Tofu Scramble
A savory Indian pancake made from chickpea flour, served with a flavorful scramble of tofu and fresh vegetables, offering a protein-packed start to your day.
Ingredients
- Tofu200 g
- Onion50 g
- Bell Pepper50 g
- Spinach50 g
- Soy Milk50 ml
- Bell Pepper50 g
- Oil5 g
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Besan100 g
- Green Chili5 g
- Ginger5 g
- Cilantro5 g
- Turmeric0.5 tsp
- Cumin Powder0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together besan, soy milk, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, and 1/4 tsp salt with about 100ml water to form a smooth, lump-free batter of pouring consistency. Set aside.
- 2Step 2
Step 2: Crumble the tofu into small pieces. Dice 25g of the onion and 25g of the bell pepper. Finely chop 25g spinach, 2.5g green chili, and 2.5g ginger. In a separate bowl, mix the crumbled tofu with the diced onion, bell pepper, chopped spinach, green chili, ginger, and remaining 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. This is your scramble filling.
- 3Step 3
Step 3: Heat 2g oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the tofu scramble mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 4Step 4
Step 4: Heat 1.5g oil in the same pan over medium heat. Pour a ladleful of besan batter onto the pan and spread it thinly in a circular motion to form a cheela (pancake). Cook for 2 minutes until edges start to crisp.
- 5Step 5
Step 5: Flip the cheela, drizzle 1.5g oil around the edges, and cook for another 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat for the second cheela. Serve the besan cheelas with the spiced tofu scramble filling.
Share Recipe
Turn These Recipes Into
Your Perfect Meal Plan
Join thousands who've transformed their meal planning.Join thousands of users who've transformed their meal planning with AI-powered recommendations. Get personalized weekly meal plans featuring recipes like these, tailored to your dietary preferences and schedule.
🎁Start with a FREE week—no credit card required!✨You Might Also Love These
Discover more delicious recipes similar to this one, carefully selected just for you.