ThaliScanCalories in besan chilla
1 besan chilla (52 g): 71 kcal · 4.1 g protein · 13.1 g carbs · 1.5 g fat
Calories and macros in besan chilla by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 besan chilla (52 g) | 71 | 4.1 | 13.1 | 1.5 |
| 2 besan chillas (104 g) | 141 | 8.1 | 26.3 | 3.0 |
| 3 besan chillas (156 g) | 212 | 12.2 | 39.4 | 4.4 |
| 100 g | 136 | 7.8 | 25.3 | 2.9 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in besan chilla
1 besan chilla has 4.1 g protein. That is 23% of its calories, or 5.7 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 2.2 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with besan, onion, tomato, ginger, coriander leaves, sunflower oil, turmeric powder and green chillies.
Besan chilla on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 besan chillas (104 g) | 141 | 8.1 |
| 1 medium katori of lauki raita (153 g) | 86 | 6.1 |
| Plate total | 227 | 14.2 |
Why besan chilla calorie numbers differ
Besan chilla is a savoury pancake of gram flour batter with onion, tomato, ginger, green chilli and coriander, cooked on a tawa. A thin chilla needs only a few drops of oil, while a thick chilla browns slowly and soaks up more, so batter thickness and the oil you pour are the real variables. Paneer or extra vegetables stuffed inside shift it further.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 63% of the calories in 1 besan chilla.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 52 g per besan chilla. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 besan chilla?
1 besan chilla (52 g) has 71 kcal, with 4.1 g protein, 13.1 g carbs and 1.5 g fat.
How many calories are in 2 besan chillas?
2 besan chillas (104 g) have 141 kcal and 8.1 g protein.
How much protein is in besan chilla?
1 besan chilla has 4.1 g protein, and 100 g has 7.8 g.
How much does 1 besan chilla weigh?
This chart uses 52 g for 1 besan chilla, a typical home size. Size changes the calories, so weigh yours once to see how it compares.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.