Besan Chilla
Besan Chilla are savory pancakes made with chickpea flour and simple spices, for a quick, delicious, and healthy breakfast, or a light meal any time of day!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpea or Gram flour (Besan)
- 1 cup Water
- ½ tsp Cumin powder
- ½ tsp Coriander powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- ¼ -1 tsp Red chilli powder tsp adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp Baking Soda
- 2 Green chilli, chopped optional
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped optional
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 3 tbsp Neutral Oil
Instructions
- Mix the chickpea or gram flour (besan) with water, and keep aside for at least 10 minutes, or overnight.
- When you're ready to make the chilla, add the ground spices (coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, red chili powder and salt), and baking soda. Fold in green chilis and cilantro if using. Mix the batter well until combined.
- Heat a frying pan medium heat (a non-stick or cast iron pan works best).
- Add a little oil, and scoop 1/3 to 1/2 cup of batter, depending on the size of the pan. Swirl the batter to cover the pan, and cook covered on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, or until chilla is golden brown. Flip and continue cooking, until the other side is cooked. Remove from pan, and repeat for the rest of the batter.
- Serve with red chilli sauce, ketchup or green chutney.