In Indian cuisine, cheele are savory crepes typically served with chutney or plain yogurt for breakfast. The most popular cheele are made with besan (chickpea or garbanzo bean flour), giving the dish a boost of protein.
15 minutes
35 minutes
10 cheele
1 cheele
2 cup besan (Chickpea Flour)
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, diced into 1/4″ pieces (about ¾ cup)
2-3 teaspoons serrano peppers, minced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 ½ – 2 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons canola oil
Optional for serving: plain yogurt or chutney of choice (such as cilantro or tomato chutney)
An Oldways recipe and photo, courtesy of Madhu Gadia
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