Tricolour Cheela Recipe: This 26th January, as India celebrates its 77th Republic Day, fill your home with the aroma of patriotism and a sizzling, healthy breakfast. Instead of just watching the parade on TV, bring the spirit of the Tiranga to your plate with these vibrant, protein-packed Tricolour Cheela. This isn’t just a meal; it’s a fun, edible craft project that gets the whole family involved, celebrating our nation’s colours with every delicious bite.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and natural ingredients. We’ll create the three colours without any artificial food colouring.
Ingredients:
- For the Saffron Layer: ½ cup gram flour (besan), a pinch of turmeric, ½ teaspoon red chili powder (for colour and spice), salt to taste, water, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped carrots (optional).
- For the White Layer: ½ cup rice flour or ¼ cup yogurt mixed with ¼ cup water, salt to taste, and a sprinkle of roasted cumin powder.
- For the Green Layer: ½ cup gram flour, a handful of fresh spinach or coriander leaves (blended into a smooth paste with water), salt, and ½ teaspoon ginger-green chili paste.
You’ll also need a non-stick pan, cooking oil, and a spoon or ladle for each batter bowl.
Step-by-Step Directions:
1. Prepare the Three Armies: In three separate bowls, mix the ingredients for each colour. Add water gradually to each, whisking until you get a smooth, flowing batter—similar to regular dosa or cheela batter. The green batter will be your thickest because of the spinach paste; adjust water accordingly.
2. Heat the Battlefield (Pan): Place a non-stick tawa or flat pan over medium heat. Let it get properly warm. Grease it lightly with a few drops of oil.
3. Lay the First Colour: Start with the saffron batter. Pour a ladleful in the centre and quickly spread it outward in a circular motion to form a thin, small round layer—about the size of a small roti. Let it cook for a minute until the edges lift.
4. Unite the Colours: Now, carefully pour the white batter right next to the saffron circle, letting them touch and slightly overlap. Spread it to form an adjoining white circle of the same size. Finally, pour the green batter to complete the third segment. You should now have one large cheela with three distinct coloured sections, forming a rough circle of the Indian flag.
5. Cook to Perfection: Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until the bottom is golden. This is the tricky part—flip the entire, large tricolour cheela carefully using a wide spatula. Cook the other side for another 2 minutes.
6. Serve with Pride: Slide your edible Tiranga onto a plate. Serve hot with a side of mint-coriander chutney (green), tamarind chutney (deep brown), and creamy yogurt (white) for a full festive experience!
This Republic Day 2026, let the celebration begin in your kitchen. These cheelas are more than food; they’re a story of unity, health, and joy on a plate. Happy Republic Day
Also Read: Republic Day Special: Whip Up Magical Tricolour Idli for Your Child’s Tiffin!
Tricolour Cheela Recipe for Indian Republic Day
Celebrate Republic Day 2026 with easy, natural Tricolour Cheela! A healthy, no-food-colour pancake recipe using spinach & spices. Perfect family breakfast.
Type: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: Tricolour Cheela Recipe
Recipe Yield: 6 Serving
Calories: 140 kcal
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Ingredients:
- ½ cup gram flour (besan)
- a pinch of turmeric
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- salt to taste
- water
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped carrots
- ½ cup rice flour
- cumin powder
- fresh spinach or coriander leaves
- ½ teaspoon ginger-green chili paste
Recipe Instructions:
Step 1: Mix Batters:
- In three bowls, separately mix ingredients for saffron, white, and green batters. Whisk each with water until smooth. The green one will be thickest.
Step 2: Heat Pan:
- Warm a non-stick pan over medium heat. Lightly grease it with oil.
Step 3: Pour Saffron Layer:
- Pour saffron batter in the center. Quickly spread it into a thin, small circle. Let cook for 1 minute.
Step 4: Add White & Green:
- Pour white batter next to the saffron circle, touching it, and spread to match its size. Repeat with green batter to form three connected sections.
Step 5: Cook & Flip:
- Drizzle oil around edges. Cook for 2-3 mins until golden underneath. Carefully flip the whole large cheela. Cook the other side for 2 more minutes.
Step 6: Serve:
- Slide onto a plate. Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, and yogurt.
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