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Chickpea Crepes with Three Toppings [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
These chickpea crepes (better known as besan pudas) are vegan, grain and gluten free. They will be teamed up with three delicious toppings: cashew cheese, radish raita and a pomegranate mint chutney. So good!
Ingredients You Need for Chickpea Crepes with Three Toppings [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
How to Prepare Chickpea Crepes with Three Toppings [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
For the Chickpea Crepes:
- Measure the flours
- Add the salt and cumin seeds and mix well.
- Add half the water and blend in. The batter should be like pancake batter.
- Stir in the shredded zucchini, carrot, green onions, green chili and cilantro.
- Add more water as necessary to achieve a thin, smooth batter.
- Heat a large skillet and a thin covering of oil until very hot.
- Ladle about a half cup of batter into the hot skillet and immediately spread the batter in the pan.
- Allow the chickpea crepe to cook until the edges change color and the topside begins to dry out.
- Drizzle a little oil around the edges of the crepe, then turn it and use the spatula to press down on the top.
- When the besan puda is a nice color on both sides remove to a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm.
- Add a little more oil to the pan and continue until all the batter is gone.
For the Cashew Cheese:
- Soak the cashews for a couple hours in enough water to cover by a couple inches.
- After soaking drain well blend the cashews with the lemon juice until smooth.
- Add water a teaspoon at a time if necessary to help blend.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make the Chutney:
- Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl about an hour before you want to serve it.
- Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar before serving.
Make the Radish Raita:
- Mix the ingredients in a small bowl about an hour before serving. Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.




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