Besan Cheela (Savory Chickpea Pancakes)
A quick and nutritious Indian pancake made from chickpea flour, seasoned with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables like onion, tomato, and cilantro.
Ingredients
- Onion40 g
- Tomato80 g
- Ginger-Garlic Paste10 g
- Chickpea Flour120 g
- Salt3 g
- Vegetable Oil15 ml
- Green Chili5 g
- Cilantro5 g
- Turmeric Powder2 g
- Red Chili Powder2 g
- Cumin Powder2 g
- Water180 ml
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine chickpea flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt. Gradually whisk in water to form a smooth, lump-free batter of pouring consistency.
- 2Step 2
Step 2: Finely chop the onion, tomato, green chili, and cilantro. Add them along with ginger-garlic paste to the batter and mix well.
- 3Step 3
Step 3: Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat. Lightly grease with a few drops of oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
- 4Step 4
Step 4: Drizzle a teaspoon of oil around the edges and on top of the cheela. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges start to crisp and the bottom turns golden brown.
- 5Step 5
Step 5: Flip the cheela and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until cooked through and golden spots appear. Repeat with the remaining batter.
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