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High Protein Chickpea Flour Omelette Recipe (Indian Besan) — a healthy halal vegetarian recipe with 320 calories and 18g protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 cup water (or more for consistency)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1-2 green chilies, chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp each: turmeric, cumin, garam masala
- ¼ tsp baking soda (for fluffiness)
- Handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
- Optional: spinach or bell pepper
Instructions
- 1Whisk chickpea flour, water, spices, salt, and baking soda into a smooth batter. Let rest 5 minutes. Stir in veggies and cilantro.
- 2Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Pour half the batter, spread into a thin omelette. Cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and set.
- 3Repeat for second omelette. Fold and serve with chutney, Greek yogurt, or salad.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 kcal | 18g | 35g | 12g | 8g |
Nutrition values are estimates.
Halal Note: Ensure all ingredients used are halal-certified. Always verify product labels before purchasing.