Indian
Besan Chilla (Savory Gram Flour Pancake)
$1
10 minsPrep
15 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
380Calories
12gProtein
21gFat
32gCarbs
3gSugar
5gFiber
480mgSodium
0mgChol
2gSat Fat
400mgPotassium
40mgCalcium
2mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
8mgVitamin C
Goes well with
Indian Pale Ale (IPA)
local
Masala Chai
international
vegetarian
vegan
gluten-free
dairy-free
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl, combine besan, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and water; whisk into a smooth, lump-free batter of pouring consistency.
2
Add chopped onion, tomato, green chili, coriander leaves, and cumin seeds; mix well into the batter.
3
Heat a non-stick tawa or griddle over medium heat and grease lightly with oil.
4
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot tawa and spread it into a thin, even circle using the back of the ladle.
5
Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the bottom turns golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes.
6
Flip and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
7
Repeat with remaining batter to make more chillas.
8
Serve hot, garnished with roasted peanuts, alongside red chutney.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 1 cup1 cup besan (gram flour)
- 3/4 cup3/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tspto taste salt
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup tomato, finely chopped
- 11 small green chili, chopped
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp red chutney (tomato-garlic)
