Besan Chilla (Gram Flour Pancakes)

Name: Besan Chilla (Gram Flour Pancakes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Savory pancakes made from gram flour (besan), spiced with onions, tomatoes, and green chilies. A quick and easy breakfast option.

30m4 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

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

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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