Chickpea Flour Cheela (Savory 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
• 2 tbsp Cilantro
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine the 1 cup of chickpea flour, 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion, 1/2 cup of finely chopped tomato, 1 number of finely chopped green chili, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2. 2Whisk all the ingredients together until you have a smooth batter. If the batter seems too thick, add a little more water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a consistency similar to pancake batter.
3. 3Heat a lightly oiled griddle or a 10-inch non-stick pan over medium heat, which is 350°F (175°C).
4. 4Once the pan is hot, pour about 1/2 cup of the batter onto the griddle. Use the back of your ladle or a spoon to spread the batter into a thin circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter.
5. 5Cook the cheela for 2 to 3 minutes on the first side, until the edges start to look dry and small bubbles appear on the surface. Carefully flip the cheela using a spatula.
6. 6Cook the cheela for another 2 to 3 minutes on the second side, until it is golden brown and cooked through. Repeat this process with the remaining batter, adding a little more vegetable oil to the pan if needed between cheelas.
7. 7Serve the chickpea flour cheela hot.

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