aloo cheela recipe | aloo ka cheela or aloo chilla | potato pancakes recipe (2024)

aloo cheela recipe | aloo ka cheela or aloo chilla | potato pancakes recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. a healthy kids snacks recipe or perhaps indian and spiced version of potato pancakes recipe. cheela recipe is typically served for breakfast which provides the necessary nutrients for the day, but this dish can also be served as an evening snack for kids.

aloo cheela recipe | aloo ka cheela or aloo chilla | potato pancakes with step by step photo and video recipe. cheela recipes are always easy and tasty dish which can be prepared within minutes. similar to the traditional besan cheela recipe, aloo cheela recipe too can be prepared within minutes and yet it tastes better than it. i personally love it as evening snack but you are more than welcome to experiment it with lunch and dinner.

morning breakfast is an important part of our day to day meal and i personally try to make it healthy and tasty. but things can be tricky especially when you have a small window during those busy mornings and you may end up compromising with one or another aspect. but the potato-based pancake can certainly be your answer for one of those working days. the best part of aloo cheela is that it does not require much preparation time. unlike the other popular south indian breakfast recipe, which typically requires grounding or overnight fermentation, this dish has no such complicated steps. yet still it is so tasty and healthy with all the myriad nutrients required to kick-start your day.

the recipe is extremely simple yet some tips, recommendations and serving suggestions for it. firstly, i heavily recommend to grate the potatoes as fine as possible. the grating can be time-consuming , so alternatively you can use boiled and mashed potato. secondly, if you are planning to use boiled potatoes than ensure to remove the boiled potatoes immediately once they are pressure cooked. they should not absorb water and moisture free. lastly, aloo ka cheela can be great tiffin box recipe, especially when served with tomato sauce. but ensure to quickly microwave it for 30-45 seconds before consuming it.potato pancake can be easily relished by itself without any particular side dish but tastes amazing with spicy green chutney.

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aloo cheela video recipe:

recipe card for potato pancake recipe:

how to make aloo cheela with step by step photo:

1. firstly, peel the skin and grate 3 large potatoes.
   
2. soak grated potato for 5 minutes or till starch of potato is separated.
   
3. drain off the grated potato and squeeze water. make sure to squeeze well, else you end up adding more flour.
   
4. add2 tbsp corn flour and 2 tbsp besan. add more if the potato contains more moisture.
   
5. also add½ tsp pepper,½ tsp cumin, 1 green chilli, 2 tbsp spring onion and ½ tsp salt.
   
6. combine well, if the batter is watery then add besan as required.
   
7. take a tablespoon full of potato mixture over hot tawa.
   
8. spread as thin as possible, of the shape of your choice.
   
9. now pour a tsp of oil around the corners.
   
10. roast the pancake or cheela on low to medium flame.
    
11. flip over and cook both sides till the cheela turns golden and crisp.
    
12. finally, serve aloo cheela or eggless potato pancakes along with green chutney.
    

notes:

• firstly, add vegetables of your choice along with grated aloo to make it more nutritious.
• also, squeeze the potato well, else you end up adding more besan.
• additionally, add grated cheese to make aloo cheese pancake.
• finally,aloo cheela or eggless potato pancakes taste great when served hot and crispy.