Healthy Savoury Pancake : Chilla

Name: Healthy Savoury Pancake : Chilla
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Cup Sifted Besan; 1 Cup Water; 2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Chilli powder; 1 tsp Ajwain; 1 Green chilli; 1/2 Chopped Onion; 2 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves; 2 tsp Oil; as needed Optional: Grated paneer, bell peppers, chopped beans

Karan Tripathi (Food Fanatic) @karanfoodfanatic

New Delhi

Our Desi pancake, populary known as puda/chilla, is a simple savoury Indian pancake that is mostly made with chickpea flour(besan) and mild spices and is commonly had for breakfast. Besan packs a protein punch and can be made healthier by adding vegetables, by using ragi, moong dal et al.

Karan Tripathi (Food Fanatic) @karanfoodfanatic

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Ingredients

2 servings

1 CupSifted Besan
1 CupWater
2 tspSalt
1 tspChilli powder
1 tspAjwain
1Green chilli
1/2Chopped Onion
2 tspDried Fenugreek Leaves
2 tspOil
as neededOptional: Grated paneer, bell peppers, chopped beans

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Steps

1

Mix all the ingredients, except oil, to form the batter. Make sure that there are no lumps in the batter.
2

Leave the batter to rest for 5-10 minutes, then mix again.
3

Heat a tsp of oil in a non-stick pan and pour the batter using a ladle.
4

Keep the heat on medium and spread the batter slightly.
5

Cook with 2-3 mins or until golden brown and then flip and cook on the other side.
6

Remove from heat, add any filling that you might want to add(I added grated paneer mixed with green chillies, coriander and salt). Serve hot with chutneys.