Chillas are an easy, wholesome and a really preferable choice for a nutritious breakfast in India. You can call it as an Indian pancake that is prepared from ground lentils or grains. Chillas not only offer a delicious taste, but also a completely well-balanced and packed nutritious diet. It contains protein, fiber, a balance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, moreover you also have gluten-free option with it. So, today we present you a world of Chillas that you can delve in for a perfect breakfast for the day:

Moong Dal Chilla (Green Gram Pancake)

Want to have a rich plant-based diet early morning? Incorporate the moong dal chilla to your diet. The green gram lentils are just a perfect choice to start. Moong dal chilla is light, fluffy and easy for the stomach packed with proteins. For the batter, soaked and ground moong dal is mixed with spices. Then it is spread all over the tawa and cooked until it turns into golden brown pancake. Within minutes, you are ready with your Moong dal chilla that you can eat along with green chutney!

Besan Chilla (Chickpea flour pancake)

The most common and go to option of chilla is the Besan Chilla. It is the classic Chilla made from Chickpea flour. To mention, the Besan Chilla is gluten-free and rich in protein, excellent for a healthy, nutritious and fulfilling breakfast. In every bite, you get the flavor, the feel and deliciousness to the core, as much as everybody is a fan of Besan Chilla. Not only the gram flour, the Besan Chilla also contains Onions, veggies and the spices together cooked on the tawa giving the perfect blend of a dish.

Oats Chilla

The traditional Chilla mix with the essential goodness of oats. If you are already having oats with milk every morning, then you might be wanting a change. And the change can be essentially delicious with a replacement of Oats Chilla. Oats, being rich in fiber promote digestive health and also provide a sustained release of energy when consumed in the morning. Having Oats Chilla is a flavorful, mouth-watering choice for the breakfast.

Spinach Chilla

Before the winter season comes to an end, and if you haven’t tried having the spinach pancake yet, go for it now. The spinach chilla or the palak chilla is just the perfect choice for fitness freaks. The seasonal green leaves are a rich source of iron and real good for health, giving you the necessary potion. The chilla batter is prepared with spinach puree, besan and spices turning into a fine smooth pancake. And it’s not simple healthy, it has a fine taste and texture too.

You can also incorporate some paneer, making it more protein packed along with the nutrients of spinach.

Whole wheat vegetable chilla

A mix of vegetables is all you need, and you just have it with the whole wheat vegetable chilla. The vegetables are nutritious, loaded with vitamins and minerals. And those who are just not so keen on eating vegetables in the morning, this chilla is just for you, the tasty way to add some nutrients to the platter. It will not at all disappoint you with the taste, the texture and the wholesome feel.

Ragi Chilla (Finger millet pancake)

Try out a gluten free alternative, try out the Ragi or Finger millet Chilla. Your best source of iron and calcium, further it contributes to the bone health and oxygen transport of the body. Ragi Chilla is light for the stomach, yet a popular choice to satisfy your taste buds. The batter for Ragi Chilla is prepared with Ragi flour, herbs and spices. Plus, it has got the crisp and crunch for the tasty ragi chilla.

Potato Onion Chilla

You might be now convinced that there is so much enhancement to the flavors with the Chillas having a world of their own. Potatoes and onion form the perfect combination. You just have to mix besan, grated potatoes, onions and spices for the batter. The Potato onion chilla has got an amazing texture and taste.

Not only potatoes and onions, you can also try out the combination of tomato and onion. The tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, while the onions enhance the flavor with other health benefits.

Apart from this, there is an even more varied list of Chillas available, like Quinoa Chilla, Buckwheat Chilla, Millet Chilla, Rice Chilla and more. You have a pleasing breakfast ready for you, so much diverse taste from the Indian cuisine. A delicious nutritious choice of breakfast serving that will be loved by your tongue as well as the tummy! So, when are you starting your morning with the mouthwatering Chillas?