What did Gwyneth Paltrow add to Indian chilla? Her unexpected breakfast twist has people talking

• Gwyneth Paltrow made savory Indian chilla at home.
• She used besan or ground chickpea flour for the batter.
• Her breakfast included three eggs topped with mint chutney.
• She served the chillas with leftover short ribs.
• Mindy Kaling commented, “Need to try”

Gwyneth Paltrow is known for sharing glimpses of her morning routine with her Instagram followers, but her latest breakfast video brought an Indian favorite into the spotlight.

The Iron Man actress and Goop founder showed fans how she makes savory chilla pancakes using simple ingredients before pairing them with eggs and mint chutney. She also added leftover short ribs from the previous night, turning the meal into a hearty breakfast with an unexpected combination of flavors.

The video quickly drew attention online, with actress Mindy Kaling among those reacting to Paltrow’s creation.

What Gwyneth Paltrow put in her Indian-style breakfast

Paltrow began by preparing the batter for the chilla using besan, also known as ground chickpea flour.

She added a mixture of spices along with chopped onions, tomatoes and grated ginger before whisking the ingredients together. The batter was then cooked on a pan to make the savory pancakes.

Chilla is a popular Indian breakfast and snack made in several variations. Paltrow’s version keeps the preparation relatively simple while adding ingredients commonly found in an everyday kitchen.

For the egg portion of the meal, she cracked three eggs into a separate non-stick pan and cooked them with a little water.

The unexpected addition to her breakfast plate

The most surprising part of Paltrow’s breakfast may have been what she served alongside the chillas.

After cooking the pancakes and eggs, she plated the meal with leftover short ribs from the previous night. She then added a spoonful of green mint chutney to the eggs.

Paltrow described the combination in her Instagram caption as:

"Mint chutney eggs and savory Indian chilla pancakes with last nights leftover short ribs #boyfriendbreakfast."

The result is a breakfast that combines the earthy flavor of chickpea flour, the freshness and heat of mint chutney, eggs and leftover meat.

It is also a good example of how a traditional dish can be adapted around whatever is already available in the kitchen.

Fans are already asking for the recipe

The breakfast video attracted a series of positive reactions from viewers.

Mindy Kaling wrote, “Need to try”

Another user offered Paltrow a tip for dealing with onions, commenting:

“If you place a damp cloth next to you while chopping onions, you won't cry. It absorbs some of the irritating compounds released by the onion”

Other viewers were equally enthusiastic.

“Looks great,” commented another user.

A third user wrote, “What a recipe, will try it for sure”

This is not Paltrow’s first breakfast video. She has previously shared a one-pan breakfast featuring eggs, turkey sausage, leafy greens, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs, with several of the ingredients coming from her own garden.

Her latest recipe, however, stands out for bringing an Indian breakfast staple into her regular food content—and pairing it with ingredients that make the dish distinctly her own.