How To Make Bathua Chilla At Home For Weight Loss?

By Yashika Goel
17 Feb 2025, 14:00 IST

Are you looking for a nutritious lunch option? Bathua is rich in iron and calcium, which helps boost your immunity and prevent fatigue. It is packed with fibre, which helps in weight management . Tap to read the bathua chilla recipe for weight loss.

Ingredients

You require one and a half cups besan (gram flour), half cup chopped bhathua leaves, one-fourth teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain), 2-3 green chillies, one-fourth cup grated cottage cheese (paneer), salt to taste, one-fourth teaspoon turmeric powder, two tablespoons of fresh coriander leaves, one tablespoon yoghurt, and one tablespoon ghee.

Prepare batter

Take a mixing bowl and add besan, bathua leaves, ajwain, and paneer. Stir it well using a fork to prepare a smooth batter.

Add spices

Add chopped onions, green chilli, ajwain, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Stir it well to mix with the batter.

Prepare pan

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

Serve the chilla hot with yoghurt or mint chutney. You can also pair it with a pickle or ketchup on the side.

Benefits of bathua Chilla

Bathua chill is loaded with fibre and antioxidants that help keep you full for longer. It is easy to digest and aids in weight loss.

Information credits

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