How To Make High Protein Peanut Chilla Recipe For Post-Workout Gains?

By Yashika Goel
07 Mar 2025, 19:00 IST

Are you looking for a delicious post-workout meal? Peanuts are packed with protein, fibre and healthy fats. It helps fuel your body after the intense workout. Tap to read the recipe!

Why peanut chilla?

Peanuts are packed with protein and healthy fats. It is rich in fibre that helps keep you full for longer and aids in weight management. It also helps in muscle building.

Ingredients

One cup of gram flour, half a cup of peanuts, half a cup of water, one-fourth teaspoon of salt, one-fourth teaspoon of baking soda, one tablespoon of peanut butter, and one scoop of vanilla protein powder (optional).

Grind peanuts

Add half a cup of peanuts with water to a mixer. Add water accordingly and blend it into a smooth paste.

Prepare batter

Take a bowl and add gram flour, blended peanut paste, protein powder, salt, spices, and water. Whisk it well to make a smooth and runny batter.

Prepare pan

Heat the pan on a medium flame. Lightly grease the pan with peanut oil or ghee for added nutty flavour.

Cook chilla

Now add two ladles of batter to the pan and spread it in a thin circle. Cook it well from both sides until golden brown.

Serve

Spread some peanut butter on top. You can also pair it with a yoghurt, peanut chutney on the side.

Information credits

This information is taken from the chef Sanjeev Kapoor's official YouTube channel, Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana.