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Besan Chilla Recipe

Savory gluten free pancakes with gram flour, finely chopped veggies, and seasoned with green chilies, ginger, and earthy turmeric.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch , Brunch
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup besan 120 grams
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ajwain carom seeds
  • 1 small red onion finely diced
  • ½ Tomato finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon green chili finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

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  1. Add besan to a mixing bowl. Add salt and turmeric. Lightly crush carom seeds on the palm of your hands and add to the bowl. Add onion, tomato, green chili, ginger and cilantro.
  2. Add water little bit at a time mixing the batter well. The batter should be smooth with a good pouring consistency.
  3. Heat a griddle and apply oil.
  4. Pour two small ladle full of batter, about ½ cup on the pan, and spread it gently in a circular motion using the back of the ladle or a spoon to make a 6-inch round chilla.
  5. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Drizzle ½ teaspoon of oil on top and around the edges.
  6. Carefully flip over the chilla. Cook until the other side becomes lightly brown and the edges start to crisp. Take out the chilla.
  7. Repeat the above steps to make Chillas with the remaining batter.
  8. Serve hot with green chutney and pickles.

Nutrition Information

Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Sodium 613mg (26%) Potassium 338mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 148IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Sodium 613mg 26%
Potassium 338mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 148IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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