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Quinoa Chilla

A light, protein-rich Indian quinoa chilla made with ground quinoa, spices, and veggies. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or light dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 chillas
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa raw, rinsed well
  • 1/2 cup water for blending batter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander fresh
  • 1 tsp green chilli paste adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • to taste salt
  • 1 tbsp oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Non-stick tawa

Method
 

  1. Rinse quinoa 2 to 3 times and soak it in water for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain and blend the quinoa with half cup water into a smooth batter.
  3. Add onion, carrot, coriander, chilli paste, turmeric, cumin and salt. Mix well.
  4. Heat a non-stick tawa and lightly grease it with oil.
  5. Pour a ladle of batter and spread it gently into a medium-sized chilla.
  6. Cook on medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, flip and cook the other side till golden.
  7. Repeat for remaining batter and serve hot with green chutney.

Notes

You can add spinach, beetroot or capsicum for added colour and nutrition. Keep the batter slightly thick for soft chillas.