Calories in Besan chilla
1 besan chilla (75 g) has about 129 kcal - also called besan cheela, gram flour pancake, pudla.
Per 1 chilla (75 g), with 3 g fibre.
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25 minutes of brisk walking burns it off - or a guided home workout that counts every rep with you.
Calories by portion
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 chilla (75 g) | 129 | 5.7 g | 15.8 g | 4.7 g |
| 2 chillas (150 g) | 258 | 11.4 g | 31.7 g | 9.5 g |
| 100 g | 172 | 7.6 g | 21.1 g | 6.3 g |
What goes into it
These numbers are worked out from a typical home recipe, so yours may differ - mostly with the oil. This version uses:
- Besan (gram flour): 50 g
- Onion: 20 g
- Tomato: 20 g
- Cooking oil: 6 g
It finishes at about 150 g once cooked. Two chillas from a besan batter with onion and tomato. Every 5 g (1 tsp) of oil or ghee you add puts on about 45 kcal.
Fitting it into your day
Whether besan chilla fits depends on your daily target. Find yours with the calorie calculator, then log besan chilla in CaloDaily in one tap - no weighing needed, or just say it.
Burning it off
1 besan chilla takes about 25 minutes of brisk walking to burn off, for someone who weighs 65 kg. Work it out for your own weight and other activities with the calories burned calculator.
Common questions
How many calories are in 1 besan chilla?
About 129 kcal for 75 g, with 5.7 g protein, 15.8 g carbs and 4.7 g fat.
Ek besan chilla mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek besan chilla (75 g) mein lagbhag 129 calorie hoti hai, aur 5.7 g protein.
How much walking burns off 1 besan chilla?
About 25 minutes of brisk walking, for someone who weighs 65 kg. A heavier person needs a little less time, a lighter one a little more.
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