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Besan Cheela (Chickpea Flour Pancake) recipe by Safe Plated

Besan Cheela (Chickpea Flour Pancake)

A savory pancake made from chickpea flour (besan), spiced with onions, tomatoes, and herbs. A hearty and gluten-free breakfast option.

35m4 servings
WHEAT-free
250 cal|10g protein|30g carbs|10g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 medium Onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 medium Tomato (finely chopped)
  • 1 number Green Chilies (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix besan, water, onion, tomato, green chilies, cilantro, ginger, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  2. 2Heat oil in a non-stick pan or griddle.
  3. 3Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan and spread it into a circular shape.
  4. 4Cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
  5. 5Serve hot with chutney.

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