Vegetable Oats Chilla

If you’re looking for a healthy breakfast recipe that’s filling, easy to make, and packed with nutrition, then mix veg oats chilla is the perfect choice.

 ‘Chilla’ or ‘Cheela’ is the Indian term for savory, egg-free pancakes or crepes. 

This oats chilla is made with oats, chickpea or gram flour, semolina, yogurt, vegetables, and spices, then served hot with coriander chutney. This is a simple yet versatile recipe that you can customize to your liking. You can add any vegetables you have on hand, making it an ideal recipe for using up leftover veggies in your fridge.

💚 Why You Will Love This Recipe

You will love this oats chilla recipe because it is,

• nutritious and fulfilling
• perfect for busy mornings
• highly customizable
• meal-prep friendly

🥗 What You Will Need

For Chilla Batter

To prepare the batter, you will need the following key ingredients :

Oat Flour (grind oats in a grinder)

Chickpea Flour

Semolina

Yogurt

Water

Once you prepare the batter, you can store it in the refrigerator for 2 – 3 days. Then, bring it to room temperature before making the chilla.

Chopped Vegetables and Spices

The following vegetables are finely chopped and then added to the batter :

• Onion
• Tomato
• Carrot
• Capsicum
• Spinach
• Cabbage
• Green Chilli

Finally, add the spices to the mix.

For Chutney

🔪 How To Make Veggie Oats Chilla

• First, grind oats to form a fine powder. Then prepare the batter by whisking together oat flour, chickpea flour, semolina, yogurt, and water. Keep the batter in the refrigerator till you prepare the rest.
• Finely chop the veggies and add them to the batter along with spices and salt. Mix well and set aside.

• Meanwhile, prepare the green chutney by blending all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Transfer the chutney to a bowl and keep it in the fridge to chill for a few hours.

• Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat. Brush it with ghee.
• Pour a ladle full of chilla batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin pancake. Drizzle some ghee around the edges and cook until the bottom turns golden brown. Flip the chilla and cook the other side until golden brown.
• Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
• Serve hot with prepared chutney.

✔️ Helpful Tips

1. The chilla batter should not be too thick or runny. It should be smooth of spoon-dropping consistency. Semolina tends to soak water easily, so add more water if required.
2. Keep the flame on medium-high while cooking and allow the chilla to turn crisp from one side and then flip it. If you flip early, then the chilla might break apart and turn out mushy.
3. You can customize the recipe by adding your favorite veggies and spices to the batter.
4. While cooking, you can also add toppings such as grated cheese or paneer.
5. Apart from the coriander chutney, this chilla goes great with yogurt and a wide range of chutneys and sauces, such as mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or tomato sauce.
6. You can also top the chilla with fresh herbs such as coriander and mint before serving.

🍳 Equipment Needed

• Mixer Grinder – Portable grinder for making chutney.
• Non-stick pan– A good-quality non-stick pan is essential for making chillas to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. 
• Silicone Spatula Turner – I recommend getting a silicone spatula that is heat resistant and ideal for cooking on different cookware surfaces without scratching. It will make the flipping process so much easier!

🍽️ More Healthy Oat Recipes

Healthy Oat Banana Pancakes (Egg Free)

Healthy Egg-Free Oat Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Healthy Savory Oats Trail Mix

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📖 Recipe

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Vegetable Oats Chilla

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

This delicious Indian dish of oats chilla combines oats, gram flour, mixed vegetables, and spices to create a healthy and flavorful meal.

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Ingredients

For Veggie Oats Chilla

• 2 cups oats
• ⅔ cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 1 cup semolina (sooji)
• ½ cup yogurt
• 3 cups water
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 medium capsicum, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 1-2 medium green chillies, finely chopped
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 Tbsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1 tsp salt
• Ghee or oil for cooking

For Chutney

• 2 cups coriander leaves
• 1 cm ginger chunk
• 1 medium green chilli
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp dry mango powder (amchur)
• ½ tsp black salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper powder
• ½ cup water

Instructions

1. Grind oats to form oat flour.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, chickpea flour, semolina, yogurt, and water. Use a whisker to form a smooth batter.
3. Add the chopped veggies, salt, and spices to the batter. Using a large spoon or spatula, mix well to combine all ingredients.
4. To prepare the chutney, add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the chutney to a bowl and place in the fridge for a few hours.
5. Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat. Brush it with ghee.
6. Pour a ladle full of chilla batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
7. Drizzle some ghee around the edges and cook until the bottom turns golden brown.
8. Flip the chilla and cook the other side until golden brown.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
10. Serve hot with green chutney.

Nutrition Information

Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 507Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 10mgSodium 977mgCarbohydrates 82gFiber 12gSugar 9gProtein 19g

The nutrition info calculated is just a rough estimate and is provided as a courtesy. Bear in mind that value will vary based on variables like a specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it is highly recommended that you calculate it on your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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