Beetroot Seviyan Cheela
Beetroot Seviyan Cheela is a vibrant and flavorful variation of the traditional Indian savoury pancake aka Cheela. The earthy sweetness of the beetroot complements the nuttiness of the vermicelli (seviyan).
Ingredients
- 1 cup Semolina (sooji)
- ½ cup Seviyan (roasted)
- 1½ cup Beetroot (chopped )
- ¼ cup Peanut (roasted and crushed)
- ½ cup Dahi
- 1 inch Ginger
- 3-4 pieces Green chili
- ½ tsp Cumin seed
- Oil as needed
- Salt as needed
- Water as needed
Instructions
- First in a blender jar take chopped beetroots, ginger, green chilies and make a fine puree.
- Next in a mixing bowl, take semolina, roasted seveiyan, peanuts, dahi, beetroot puree, cumin seeds, salt.
- Slowly add water and start mixing till well combined.
- Cover the bowl and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
- Then check the consistency and add little more water if looks very thick.
- Heat the dosa tawa and grease with oil.
- Sprinkle some water to check the serface is well heated or not.
- Take around a ladle full of batter and gently spread on the tawa (griddle) with the backside of the ladle.
- Drizzle oil on top and allow to cook the bottom side for around 2-3 minutes.
- Flip the pancake and cook the other side for around 1-2 minutes more or until the other side also gets cooked.
- Serve hot with any sauce !
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness as desired.
- Ingredients can be doubled or halved, as per the requirements.