FOOD LIBRARY

Paneer-Stuffed Besan Chilla with Mint Chutney & Cucumber Salad

October 9, 2026 · Vaishnavi

Ingredients

  • Besan (gram flour) 60 g
  • Paneer 80 g crumbled
  • Onion 30 g finely chopped
  • Green chilli 5 g minced
  • Cumin powder 2 g
  • Fresh mint leaves 20 g
  • Coriander leaves 10 g
  • Lemon juice 10 ml
  • Cucumber 120 g sliced
  • Oil 8 ml

Preparation

  1. Mix besan with water, salt, cumin and chilli into a smooth pourable batter; rest 5 minutes.
  2. Sauté crumbled paneer briefly with a pinch of salt and remaining chilli; keep aside.
  3. Pour thin chilla on a lightly oiled tawa, place paneer stuffing on one half, fold and cook both sides till golden.
  4. Blend mint, coriander, lemon juice and salt into a fresh chutney.
  5. Toss cucumber slices with a squeeze of lemon and salt for the salad.
  6. Serve 2 stuffed chillas with mint chutney and cucumber salad.