Ever thought of preparing a chaat out of traditional chillas?
We have always known the thin gram flour pancake to be a sumptuous snack, but when chopped and topped with spring onions, peppy chutneys and crunchy sev, it transforms into an exciting Chilla Chaat, which will satiate elders and throw youngsters into a frenzy.
This please-all snack is filling, easy, tasty and trendy too, which is what makes it a great hit with everybody.
Chilla Chaat is just enough to satiate your stomach as a filling evening tea snack and can be accompanied with a refreshing drink.
Enjoy how to make Chilla Chaat recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Chilla Chaat recipe - How to make Chilla Chaat
For the chillas- Combine all the ingredients along with approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix very well using a whisk till no lumps remain.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly using oil.
- Sprinkle a little water on the tava (griddle) and wipe it off gently using a cloth.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle.
- Smear a little oil over it and along the edges and cook on a high flame till the chilla turns brown in colour and crisp.
- Flip over and cook on the other side as well.
- Repeat steps 2 to 6 to make 3 more chillas.
- Cut each chilla into 1” square pieces and keep aside.
How to proceed to make chilla chaat- Combine the chilla pieces, spring onions, khajur imli ki chutney, green chutney and sev in a deep bowl and toss well.
- Serve the chilla chaat immediately garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
| Energy | 188 cal |
| Protein | 9.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.9 g |
| Fiber | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 3.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 34.9 mg |