Step 1

In a bow; add besan and all the spices. Now add water little at a time and make a free flowing batter. It should not be very thick neither very watery.

Step 2

In a pan heat oil and add fresh paneer. Once the paneer starts to dizzle add salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 mins. Keep it aside to cool.

Step 3

Now heat a tawa or a skillet. Smear oil and wipe it off like coating the tawa. Let the tawa cool. This tricks helps so that chilla does not stick.

Step 4

Now tawa should not be very hot before you put the batter.**see notes.

Step 5

Take a laddle full of batter. Spread it evenly on the tawa and spread little oil on the sides.

Step 6

Once you see the sides browning flip and cook on the other side. Like how you would cook a pancake.

Step 7

Now flip again and put 2-3 tbsp of filling and fold in half.

Step 8

Enjoy with a cup of tea or juice.

Step 9

Chilla's are served best with green coriander chutney.