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🥣 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

1. Mix bajra flour, onion, garlic, green chili, coriander, cumin, and salt.
2. Add water gradually to make a smooth batter.
3. Heat a tawa and grease lightly.
4. Spread batter into a cheela.
5. Cook both sides with a little oil until golden and crisp.

Taste profile

• More flavorful, slightly spicy, and aromatic due to onion & garlic

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🥣 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

1. Mix bajra flour with spices, coriander, and veggies (if using).
2. Add water to make a smooth batter.
3. Spread on a hot greased tawa.
4. Cook both sides till crisp and nicely browned.

Taste profile

• Light, earthy, and mildly spiced
• Perfect for fasting or satvik meals

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🔥 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)

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