By: Toshita Sahni
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Cheela (also spelt “chilla”) is a convenient way to keep up your fibre and protein intake. If you want to lose weight, here are some cheelas to consider adding to your diet:
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This is a classic cheela option that is full of nutrients and can keep you satiated. Add veggies or paneer as a stuffing.
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Moong dal cheela offers fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. Opt for a filling that will enhance the overall nutritional content further.
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Want to enjoy oats with a desi twist? Use this healthy ingredient to make a special cheela. Combine with ingredients like green peas, tomatoes, etc.
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If you're looking for a gluten-free cheela, opt for one made with jowar. Also known as sorghum, jowar is a type of millet that can work wonders for weight loss.
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You can also choose to use other millets like ragi (nachni) or kodo millet to make a healthy cheela. It is sure to keep you filled for a long time.
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Incorporate spinach (palak) into the batter while making any other type of cheela to give it an instant nutritional boost. It's a delicious way to eat your greens!
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Bored of eating multigrain bread? Why not try multigrain cheela instead? Customise its flavours to your liking for a weight-loss-friendly breakfast.
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For full recipes for healthy cheelas
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