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High-Protein Breakfast? How About This Paneer Besan Cheela  

By Shireen Jamooji

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Think you cannot have as much protein on a vegetarian diet? Then you have to try this humble Indian crepe made of, high-protein chikpea flour and veggies, filled with cottage (bonus protein).  

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Ingredients

1.25 cup besan 1.25 teaspoon chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander 4 teaspoon oil for cooking ½ cup crumbled paneer 

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Step 1

Combine besan, chilli powder, haldi, asafoetida, salt and approximately ¾ cups of water in a bowl. Whisk well. Add coriander, mix well. 

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Step 2

Heat non-stick tawa, pour a ladleful of batter and spread in circular motion outwards. 

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Step 3

Smear 1 tsp oil evenly on top and the edges, cook on medium flame, until chila is golden. Flip over, cook on medium flame again. 

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Step 4

Place the crumbled paneer on the centre of the cheela. Fold and serve hot with chutney.