Women's Day Special : Crispy Besan-Rava Pudla

Name: Women's Day Special : Crispy Besan-Rava Pudla
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: 3 person
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Besan (Gram Flour); 2-3 tbsp Rava (Semolina); 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 1 tbsp Ginger-Green Chili paste (crushed); 1/4 tsp Ajwain (Carom seeds); As per taste Salt; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Red chili powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder); As required Water; For shallow fry Oil

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

Celebrate the essence of womanhood with a plate full of health! These Crispy Besan-Rava Pudlas are the perfect blend of tradition and nutrition. Quick to make and delicious to eat. Happy Women's Day! 🌸✨
∆ Story :-
Every woman is like a 'Pudla'—versatile, strong, and capable of blending different roles perfectly! On this International Women's Day, I wanted to cook something that represents the balance of health and taste. This recipe is dedicated to all the busy women who deserve a quick yet nourishing meal. The addition of Rava (semolina) symbolizes the "crunchy" or tough side of a woman, while the soft texture of Besan represents her kindness.
#WomensDaySpecial #HealthyBreakfast
#BesanPudla
#CookpadIndia
#WD
--- Krishna Dholakia

Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

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Ingredients

25 Minutes (includes 15 mins resting time).

3 person

1 cupBesan (Gram Flour)
2-3 tbspRava (Semolina)
1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
1 tbspGinger-Green Chili paste (crushed)
1/4 tspAjwain (Carom seeds)
As per taste Salt
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Red chili powder
1 tsp Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
As required Water
For shallow fry Oil

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Steps

25 Minutes (includes 15 mins resting time).

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Prepare the Base : -
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In a mixing bowl, take 1 cup Besan. Add chopped onions, crushed ginger-green chili, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder.
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Make the Batter :-
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Add water gradually and whisk it to prepare a smooth, medium-thick batter.
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Add Rava :-
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Now add the Rava to this mixture and mix it thoroughly.
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Resting :-
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Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 15 minutes. This is important so the Rava can absorb the moisture and make the pudlas crispy.
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Cooking :-
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Heat a non-stick tawa and grease it with a little oil. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it evenly in a circle.
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Roasting :-
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Cook on medium flame. Apply oil on the edges, flip it, and roast until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
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Serving Suggestion :-
15

Serve these hot and crispy pudlas with a bowl of fresh thick curd (yogurt) or tangy green chutney.

Tips

∆ Resting is Key :- Do not skip the 15-minute rest; it’s what gives the Rava the perfect texture.
∆ Consistency :- If the batter becomes too thick after resting (as Rava absorbs water), add 1-2 tablespoons of water to adjust.
∆ Extra Veggies :- You can also add finely chopped coriander or grated carrots to make it even more colorful and healthy.

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Krishna Dholakia @krishna_recipes_

on March 13, 2026 05:50

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