Looking For A High-Protein Breakfast? This Paneer Besan Cheela Has 25g Protein

Paneer, a fresh, non-aged, and non-melting soft cheese, is commonly used in a range of dishes. It is high in protein and fat, with a mild, milky flavour, making it a go-to versatile vegetarian ingredient for curries, grilling, and snacks. Being soft, firm, and slightly spongy in texture, and not melting when heated, paneer can indeed be a lovely breakfast item.

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra recently shared a scrumptious recipe for a 25-gram protein power meal featuring paneer. In an Instagram post, she shares, “If you have paneer at home… turn it into a 25g protein power meal.”

The Paneer Besan Cheela recipe requires neither any protein powder nor any complicated preparation process, “just smart food combining”.

Ingredients:

• Half cup besan (chickpea flour)
• Water (to make a smooth batter)
• Salt to taste
• Half tsp jeera
• 75 g fresh paneer, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped coriander

Recipe:

Step 1: Make the Batter

• Mix half cup besan with water and whisk until smooth, with no visible lumps.
• You can also add salt and jeera to the mixture for better digestion.

Step 2: Cook the Base

• Pour the batter onto a hot tawa.
• Spread into a thin round, and
• Cook till light golden.

Step 3: Add the Paneer Filling

• Finally, spread 75 g crumbled paneer on one side.
• You can also enhance the filling by sprinkling pepper and chopped coriander on top.

Step 4: Fold & Cook

• Fold the semi-cooked cheela batter in half and press gently so that the fillings remain intact.
• Cook 1-2 minutes more until the cheelas are crisp.

That's it, the nutritious paneer cheelas are ready to savour.

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At the end of the post, Lovneet explains why this recipe works for overall health-

• She reveals this provides 25 grams of complete protein alongside a plant combo.
• It provides high satiety, which leads to fewer cravings.
• The meal also provides a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat.
• It supports muscle and hormone function and stabilises blood sugar levels.

Hence, this is highly recommended for your next high-protein breakfast.

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