Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Flour Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpea Flour (Besan)
• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Tomato
• 1 number Finely Chopped Green Chili
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• To Taste Salt
• 2 tbsp Oil

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

Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, water, onion, tomato, green chili, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt.
2. 2Whisk well to form a smooth batter. Add more water if needed to achieve a pancake-like consistency.
3. 3Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
4. 4Grease the pan with oil.
5. 5Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan and spread it into a circle.
6. 6Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
7. 7Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.

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