High-Protein Meal Prep: Besan Chilla With Ricotta And Spinach Filling
Besan Chilla
30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
16
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Besan chilla, a savoury pancake made from gram flour, is a traditional comfort dish from North India that’s both nutritious and versatile. This modern twist features a filling of creamy ricotta and sautéed spinach stuffed in the chilla, blending the flavours of Indian and Italian cuisine beautifully. This dish is light, packed with protein, and is an ideal choice for meal prep.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
1 cupBesan (gram flour) For the chilla batter
¾ cupWater (adjust)
¼ tspTurmeric powder
½ tspRed chilli powder
½ tspCumin seeds
to tasteSalt
2 tbspChopped coriander
¼ cupOnion (Finely chopped)
for cookingOil
½ cupRicotta cheese (For the filling)
1 cupSpinach (chopped)
2 clovesGarlic (minced)
1 tspOlive oil
¼ tspBlack pepper
to tasteSalt
a pinchNutmeg powder (optional)
Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions

Roll each chilla into a wrap, cut diagonally and serve them on a wooden tray.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions

Serve alongside a bowl of chilled mint–yoghurt chutney to balance the warm, savoury flavours.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions

Add a drizzle of honey to your chilla rolls for a subtle sweet-savoury contrast.



