You have likely had *besan* (gram flour) or *moong dal* (split green gram) *chilla* for breakfast many times; this time, try the stuffed oats *chilla*. Packed with fiber and protein, this breakfast will help keep you energetic throughout the day. Moreover, besides being rich in nutrients, it is also good for digestive health as it is easy to digest.

**Stuffed Oats Chilla Recipe**
This *chilla* is made using oats and features a filling of vegetables and *paneer* (cottage cheese). Let’s look at the recipe:

**Ingredients**
1 cup oats

2 tablespoons *besan* (gram flour) or rice flour

1-2 finely chopped green chilies

1 tablespoon oil

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)

1 pinch asafoetida (*hing*)

1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves

Salt to taste

**Ingredients for the Stuffing**
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 tablespoons *paneer* (cut into small pieces)

1/2 cup boiled green peas

1/2 boiled potato

1 teaspoon finely chopped onion

1 teaspoon tomato

1 teaspoon boiled beans

1 pinch asafoetida (*hing*)

1/2 teaspoon red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon *chaat masala* or *garam masala*

Salt to taste

**Method**
To make the stuffed oats *chilla*, first prepare the stuffing. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and roast the cumin seeds.

Next, add the onion and tomato along with a pinch of asafoetida, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, and salt to taste; sauté for 1 minute. Next, thoroughly mix in 1/2 cup of boiled green peas, 2 tablespoons of chopped paneer, 1/2 a boiled potato, and 1 teaspoon of boiled beans.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and set it aside to cool.

Now, take a large bowl and add 2 tablespoons of gram flour (besan) or rice flour.

Next, grind the oats in a mixer until fine.

Add the ground oats to the flour mixture, along with a pinch of asafoetida (hing), 1/2 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of chaat masala or garam masala.

Add the vegetable stuffing to this mixture and combine everything well.

Finally, add a little salt and water to prepare a thick batter.

Lightly grease a non-stick pan with oil, pour the batter onto it, and spread it into a round shape.

Cook it on both sides; your special stuffed oats chilla breakfast is ready.

Serve the chilla for breakfast with green chutney or sauce.

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