If you want to eat something healthy, tasty and nutritious for breakfast, then soya-beetroot cheela can be a great option. Soya is considered a good source of protein, while beetroot gives taste and color to this cheela along with many nutrients. The special thing is that it does not take much time to make and you can eat it with green chutney, curd or vegetables of your choice. If you want to start the day with a protein-rich breakfast, then try this easy and delicious soya-beetroot cheela recipe.
Ingredients for Soya-Beetroot Cheela
1 cup raw soya chunks (soak them in hot water), 1 cup ragi flour, 1 large onion, 1 inch ginger, half carrot, half beetroot, 1-2 green chillies, a handful of coriander leaves, 1 tsp cumin, salt to taste, half cup hot water (to make batter)
How to make Soya-Beetroot Cheela
Step 1: First of all, blend soya chunks with green chilli and 1 inch ginger. Now mix it with 1 cup ragi flour, 1 big onion, 1 inch ginger, half carrot, half beetroot, 1-2 green chillies, a handful of green coriander, 1 tsp cumin, salt as per taste; Keep in mind that the batter should not be too thin. Leave the batter like this for 5-10 minutes. Apply oil on a pan. Spread the batter and cook until crisp on both sides; You can also apply some ghee or peanut oil. Enjoy it with spicy chutney.
Benefits of eating soya-beetroot cheela
This breakfast is rich in protein, iron and fiber. The beetroot present in it increases hemoglobin level and removes anemia. Also, soya contains abundant amount of protein which is beneficial in muscle recovery. Additionally, the dietary fiber present in it improves the digestion process.