Breakfast
Spinach & Onion Besan Chilla
Thin chickpea-flour pancakes with spinach and onion, served with plain yoghurt. High in protein and fibre, with modest carbohydrate.
Serves 1. Ready in about 15 minutes.
330
Calories
22.6g
Protein
29.8g
Carbs
6g
Fibre
13.8g
Fat
Method
- 1
Mix the gram flour with cumin, a pinch of salt and about 150ml water to a smooth, thin batter.
- 2
Stir in the chopped onion, tomato and spinach.
- 3
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and pour in a ladle of batter. Spread it thin.
- 4
Cook for about 3 minutes until the base is golden, then flip and cook 2 minutes more.
- 5
Serve hot with the yoghurt on the side.
Swaps and tips
- Use Greek yoghurt for more protein.
- Add grated courgette in place of some spinach.
Around £0.68 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).
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