Tried this recipe? We love your feedback.Please click on the stars in the recipe card below
Besan Chilla Recipe
Savory gluten free pancakes with gram flour, finely chopped veggies, and seasoned with green chilies, ginger, and earthy turmeric.
Servings: 4
Calories: 197kcal
Equipment
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup besan 120 grams
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ajwain carom seeds
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- ½ tomato finely diced
- 1 teaspoon green chili finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Add besan to a mixing bowl. Add salt and turmeric. Lightly crush carom seeds on the palm of your hands and add to the bowl. Add onion, tomato, green chili, ginger and cilantro.
- Add water little bit at a time mixing the batter well. The batter should be smooth with a good pouring consistency.
- Heat a griddle and apply oil.
- Pour two small ladle full of batter, about ½ cup on the pan, and spread it gently in a circular motion using the back of the ladle or a spoon to make a 6-inch round chilla.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Drizzle ½ teaspoon of oil on top and around the edges.
- Carefully flip over the chilla. Cook until the other side becomes lightly brown and the edges start to crisp. Take out the chilla.
- Repeat the above steps to make Chillas with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with green chutney and pickles.
Nutrition
Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
Tried this recipe?Share your photo and tag @ministry_of_curry or tag #ministryofcurry
