How to make Besan Chilla Sandwich

🍳🥪 Besan Chilla Sandwich with Fresh Veggies

A fusion of crispy besan chilla, toasted bread, and crunchy Indian salad — perfect for breakfast, lunchbox, or chai-time snack!

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🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins

🕒 Cook Time: 15 mins
🍽️ Serves: 2 (makes 2 sandwiches)

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🌾 Ingredients

For the Besan Batter:

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tbsp grated carrot (optional)
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
• ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
• ¼ tsp turmeric (haldi)
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Water — enough to make a medium-thick, spreadable batter

For the Sandwich:

• 4 slices bread (any type)
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• Salt & pepper to sprinkle
• Chaat masala (optional)
• Green chutney (optional)
• Ghee/oil for toasting

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🔥 How to Make It

1️⃣ Make the Batter

• Mix all the batter ingredients in a bowl.
• Add water gradually to form a thick, spreadable batter (not runny).

2️⃣ Cook Bread Chilla Base (1 per sandwich)

1. Heat a tawa on medium flame. Add a few drops of oil.
2. Pour a ladle of besan batter on the tawa and spread it roughly to match the size of your bread slice.
3. Quickly place a bread slice on top and press gently.
4. Spread some more batter on top of the bread to coat it.
5. Cook for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp underneath.
6. Flip the whole thing and cook the other side until crisp and cooked through.
7. Repeat with the second slice to make a “top layer” for the sandwich.

Now you have 2 chilla-coated bread slices (one will be base, other top).

3️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich

1. Take one cooked slice, chilla-side down.
2. Spread a little green chutney (optional).
3. Place sliced onions, tomatoes, cucumbers neatly on top.
4. Sprinkle a little salt, pepper, and chaat masala.
5. Cover with the second chilla-bread slice (chilla side up).
6. Press gently and toast again on the tawa with a few drops of ghee for 1 minute (optional but delicious!).

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✅ Serve It Hot!

• Cut in halves or triangles.
• Serve with:
  • Mint chutney
  • Ketchup
  • Spiced curd dip

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🌟 Tips & Variations:

• Add a slice of cheese on top of the veggies before closing for a melty touch.
• Can mix some paneer or boiled potato with the veggies for a heavier version.
• Great for lunchboxes — just wrap in foil or paper towel.