Besan Chilla (Gram Flour Pancakes)
Savory pancakes made from gram flour (besan), spiced with onions, tomatoes, and green chilies. A quick and easy breakfast option.
10m prep + 20m cook4 servings
SHELLFISH-free
250 cal|10g protein|35g carbs|7g fat|5g fiber
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (Gram Flour)
- 0.5 medium Onion
- 0.5 medium Tomato
- 1 Green Chilies
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- a pinch Asafoetida (Hing)
- 1 cup Water
- to taste Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- 1In a bowl, mix besan, chopped onion, chopped tomato, chopped green chilies, chopped cilantro, turmeric powder, red chili powder, asafoetida, and salt.
- 2Add water gradually and mix well to form a smooth batter.
- 3Heat a flat pan or griddle over medium heat.
- 4Grease the pan with vegetable oil.
- 5Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it into a thin circle.
- 6Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
- 7Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the other side is golden brown.
- 8Serve hot with chutney or sauce of your choice.
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