Indian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Besan chilla (gram flour pancakes)
20 minutes · 4 servings · vegetarian
A very common savory Indian gram-flour breakfast and snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups besan (gram flour)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
Let’s make it
- Whisk besan, water, salt, turmeric, and cumin into a smooth batter.
- Stir in onion, tomato, and cilantro.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat and pour in batter to make 4 pancakes.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.
Make smaller pancakes for little hands and keep the seasoning mild.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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