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🌿 Suji Cheela Recipe (Savory Semolina Pancake)
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time: 15 mins
🍽️ Serves: 2–3
🧾 Ingredients:
- 1 cup Suji (Semolina / Rava)
- ½ cup Curd (Yogurt) – fresh, not too sour
- ½ cup Water (adjust as needed)
- 1 small Onion – finely chopped
- 1 small Tomato – finely chopped
- 1 small Capsicum – finely chopped (optional)
- 1–2 Green chilies – finely chopped
- 1–2 tbsp Coriander leaves – chopped
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt – to taste
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Ginger – grated (optional)
- Oil or ghee – for cooking
🔪 Instructions:
1. Make the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine suji, curd, and water. Mix well to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Let it rest for 10–15 minutes (suji will absorb water and thicken).
- After resting, check consistency – it should be like dosa batter. Add a little more water if too thick.
2. Add Veggies & Spices:
- Mix in chopped onion, tomato, capsicum, green chilies, coriander leaves, grated ginger, turmeric, cumin seeds, and salt.
3. Cook the Cheelas:
- Heat a non-stick tawa or griddle. Grease with a few drops of oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter and spread gently into a medium-sized circle (like a pancake).
- Drizzle a few drops of oil or ghee around the edges.
- Cook on medium heat until the bottom turns golden brown (about 2–3 minutes).
- Flip and cook the other side until lightly crisp.
4. Serve Hot:
- Serve suji cheelas hot with green chutney, tomato ketchup, or curd.