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Besan Chilla (Chickpea Flour Pancakes) recipe by Safe Plated

Besan Chilla (Chickpea Flour Pancakes)

Savory chickpea flour pancakes, a protein-packed and flavorful Indian breakfast. This version uses rice flour as a binder, replacing any need for nut-based ingredients.

10m prep + 20m cook4 servings
NUTS-free
250 cal|10g protein|35g carbs|8g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour)
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Flour
  • 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Tomato
  • 1 number Finely Chopped Green Chili
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour), 2 tablespoons Rice Flour, 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Onion, 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Tomato, 1 number Finely Chopped Green Chili, 1 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste, 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder, 2 tablespoons Cilantro, and 1 teaspoon Salt.
  2. 2Gradually whisk in the 1 cup Water until a smooth batter forms with no lumps.
  3. 3Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, which is approximately 350°F (175°C). Add 1 teaspoon of the 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil to the skillet.
  4. 4Pour about 1/2 cup of the batter onto the hot skillet and use the back of a ladle to spread it into a circle about 6 inches in diameter.
  5. 5Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the edges look dry and small bubbles appear on the surface. Drizzle about 1 teaspoon of Vegetable Oil around the edges of the pancake.
  6. 6Carefully flip the pancake and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat this process with the remaining batter, adding 1 teaspoon of Vegetable Oil to the skillet for each new pancake.
  7. 7Serve hot.

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