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Quick Oats Chilla: Delicious 2-Minute Recipe

Quick Oats Chilla

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This easy oats chilla recipe is a healthy and delicious Indian-style savory pancake perfect for breakfast. Made with oats, gram flour, and vegetables, it’s a quick and filling meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup besan (gram flour)
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 green chili, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3/4 cup water (approximately)
  • Oil or ghee for cooking

Instructions

  1. Grind rolled oats in a blender to a coarse flour.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground oats, besan, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
  3. Gradually whisk in water to form a smooth, lump-free batter. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in chopped onion, tomato, green chili, ginger-garlic paste, fresh coriander, cumin seeds, and ajwain into the batter.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and grease lightly.
  6. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread into a thin circle.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
  8. Flip and cook the other side for 2 minutes until done.
  9. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Notes

  • nsure batter consistency is pourable but not too thin.
  • Adjust spices according to your preference.
  • Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.