Bajra Cheela Recipe | Pearl Millet Pancake | Gluten-Free Recipe | Pearl Millet Recipes | Varun

bajra flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: wheat flour

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and nutritious, while wheat flour is more accessible.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt is richer in protein, while buttermilk is cost-effective.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness and is milder, while jalapeño is budget-friendly.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground cumin is easier to use, while caraway seeds are often less expensive.

Combine bajra flour, water, and yogurt in a bowl to form a smooth batter.

Add finely chopped onion, green chili, ginger, and coriander leaves to the batter.

Season with salt, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and black pepper, mixing well.

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet, spreading it into a round shape.

Cook until the edges start to lift and the bottom is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Flip the cheela and cook the other side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes more.

Remove from the skillet and keep warm. Repeat with the remaining batter.

Serve hot with yogurt or chutney.

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