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A healthy beetroot oats chilla crafted for weight loss, suitable for Valentine's Day

Classic Beetroot Oats Chilla Recipe for Weight Loss (Valentine's Day Special)

This vibrant and healthy beetroot oats chilla recipe is perfect for weight loss and a special treat. Made with wholesome ingredients, these savory pancakes are easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 chillas
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1 medium-sized Fresh Beetroot peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Besan Gram Flour
  • 1-2 Green Chillies finely chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup Water as needed for blending and batter consistency
  • Oil or Ghee for cooking

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Non-stick Tawa or Griddle

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dry roast the rolled oats in a pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then let them cool and grind into a fine powder.
  2. Blend the peeled and chopped beetroot with half a cup of water until it forms a smooth, vibrant puree.
  3. Combine the oat flour, beetroot puree, besan, chillies, ginger, coriander, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt in a bowl.
  4. Gradually add more water until a smooth, pourable batter forms, then let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat and lightly grease a non-stick tawa or griddle over medium heat.
  2. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot tawa and spread it outwards into a thin, circular chilla.
  3. Drizzle oil around the edges, cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges crisp, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Remove the cooked chilla and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Serving
  1. Serve the chillas hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) to the batter.