🥣 1. Bajra Cheela (With Onion & Garlic)
Ingredients
- 1 cup bajra flour
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (finely chopped or crushed)
- 1 green chili (chopped)
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil or ghee
Method
- Mix bajra flour, onion, garlic, green chili, coriander, cumin, and salt.
- Add water gradually to make a smooth batter.
- Heat a tawa and grease lightly.
- Spread batter into a cheela.
- Cook both sides with a little oil until golden and crisp.
Taste profile
- More flavorful, slightly spicy, and aromatic due to onion & garlic
🥣 2. Bajra Cheela (Without Onion & Garlic – Satvik)
Ingredients
- 1 cup bajra flour
- 1 green chili (optional)
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ¼ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- Salt to taste (or sendha namak if fasting)
- Water as needed
- Oil or ghee
👉 Optional additions:
- Grated carrot
- Bottle gourd (lauki)
- Spinach
Method
- Mix bajra flour with spices, coriander, and veggies (if using).
- Add water to make a smooth batter.
- Spread on a hot greased tawa.
- Cook both sides till crisp and nicely browned.
Taste profile
- Light, earthy, and mildly spiced
- Perfect for fasting or satvik meals
🔥 Extra Tips (for both)
- Bajra has no gluten → spread gently, don’t press too hard
- Use warm water for softer cheelas
- Cook on medium flame for even cooking
- Add a spoon of curd for softer texture (optional)