Besan Chilla

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Besan Chilla

These savory gram flour pancakes are a popular breakfast or snack in North Indian cuisine.

INGREDIENTS:


  • 1 cup Annapurna Besan (gram flour)

  • ½ teaspoon Ajwain (carom seeds)

  • ½ teaspoon Salt (or as needed)

  • ⅛ teaspoon Turmeric

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped Onions (about 1 small onion)

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped Tomatoes (about 1 small tomato)

  • 1 Green Chili chopped finely.

  • 1 teaspoon grated Ginger

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • A handful of finely chopped Coriander Leaves

  • 1 cup Water

  • 2 teaspoons Oil (or ghee, as needed)
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PREPARATION:


  • Rinse and finely chop the onion, green chili, and tomato. Grate half an inch of ginger.

  • In a mixing bowl, add the Annapurna Besan, salt, Ajwain, and turmeric. Mix well.

  • Add the chopped onion, tomato, green chili, grated ginger, and coriander leaves to the Besan mixture.

  • Gradually add water to the mixture and whisk to form a smooth batter. Adjust the consistency as needed.

  • Heat a non-stick griddle or tava. Grease it with a little oil.

  • Pour a ladleful of the Besan batter onto the hot griddle and spread it in a circular motion to form a thin pancake (Chilla).

  • Drizzle some oil around the edges of the Chilla and cook until it turns golden brown on the bottom.

  • Flip the Chilla and cook the other side until it’s cooked through.

  • Serve hot with your favorite chutney.