Paneer Besan Cheela

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate the paneer into a bowl.
  2. 2Add chili powder, chaat masala, and a pinch of salt to the grated paneer.
  3. 3Mix the paneer with a fork.
  4. 4Chop shallots, tomatoes, and green chilies.
  5. 5Sieve one cup of chickpea flour into a bowl.
  6. 6Add carom seeds, turmeric, kashmiri chili (or paprika), roasted cumin, sumac, and salt to the chickpea flour.
  7. 7Add the chopped shallots, green chilies, tomatoes, and cilantro to the flour mixture.
  8. 8Pour half a cup of water into the mixture.
  9. 9Whisk everything together until well combined, adding more water if needed for desired thickness.
  10. 10Heat a pan and add olive oil.
  11. 11Pour a thin layer of the mixture into the pan.
  12. 12Spread some chili oil and black date paste onto the cooking cheela.
  13. 13Flip the cheela to cook the other side until golden.
  14. 14Add the grated paneer to one half of the cooked cheela.
  15. 15Fold the cheela in half.
  16. 16Transfer the cooked cheela to a plate.
  17. 17Serve with cilantro chutney, ketchup, or both.
  18. 18Cut and enjoy your paneer besan cheela.

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces Paneer
  • tsp Chilli powder
  • tsp Chaat masala
  • pinch Salt
  • Shallots
  • Green chillies
  • Tomatoes
  • Cilantro
  • Carom seeds
  • Turmeric
  • Kashmiri chili or paprika
  • Roasted cumin
  • Sumac
  • 1 cup Chickpea flour
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • Olive oil
  • Cilantro chutney
  • Ketchup

Equipment

GraterBowlForkKnifeCutting boardContainerSieveWhiskPanSpatulaPlate

Tips

  • The dish is super customizable, and you can add spices and veggies you have on hand.
  • Cook on each side until golden.