Updated On: 11 January, 2024 07:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Ansy Austin
Inspired by Masaba Gupta’s hat-tip to this wholesome desi breakfast delight, here’s how you too can ace this easy, healthy snack

Vegetable chilla
In one of her recent posts, designer Masaba Gupta revealed her unique take on a winter breakfast classic: chilla. It was prepared using wholesome ingredients such as pumpkin, bajra, sesame, spinach, chilli, ginger, and garlic. Taking a cue from her innovative approach, we reached out to a home chef Shanti Bhootra, to give us an equally healthy chilla option to start your day.
Ingredients:
>> 1 cup besan (gram flour)
>> 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
>> 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
>> 4 tbsp finely chopped capsicum (green, red, yellow)
>> 3 finely chopped green chillies
>> Coriander leaves
>> 1 tbsp coriander seeds
>> 1/2 tsp grated ginger
>> A pinch of asafoetida
>> 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
>> 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
>> Black salt (as required)
>> Oil (as required)
>> 1/2 cup water