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Besan chilla: the protein breakfast that beats paratha

Besan chilla: the protein breakfast that beats paratha

Two aloo parathas with ghee can run close to 500 kcal, but one big besan chilla with veggies and one spoon oil is about 240 kcal with more protein. It is cheap, filling, and a smart morning swap if parathas are your weak spot.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
besan-chilla breakfast high-protein paratha-swap

Mornings are rushed, so the paratha wins. It is hot, filling, and ready on the tava in minutes. But two aloo parathas with ghee quietly carry close to 500 kcal. A besan chilla can give you the same hot, savoury morning plate for about half that, with more protein. Let's see where the numbers actually land.

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