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Chickpea Flour Pancakes (Besan Chilla)
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Chickpea Flour Pancakes (Besan Chilla) [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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This is my Mom’s chilla recipe. It is also known as pudla. The classic Indian pancake made with chickpea flour is a popular breakfast in North India. These chillas in the simplest form are easy and perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a side flatbread. For a veggie omelet version,... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Chickpea Flour Pancakes (Besan Chilla) [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 cup chickpea flour, garbanzo bean flour, or besan
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon carom seeds or cumin seeds
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 hot green chile, finely chopped (remove seeds to reduce heat)
1/4 cup packed chopped cilantro
1-2 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon safflower oil, divided

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How to Prepare Chickpea Flour Pancakes (Besan Chilla) [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

In a bowl, combine the chickpea flour and 3/4 cup water. Whisk to get a smooth consistency. Whisk in another ½ to ¾ cup water to make a thin lump-free batter. (If using besan, you will need less water).
Add the salt, turmeric, cayenne, carom seeds, onion, chile, cilantro, and 1 teaspoon of oil. Mix well. Let the batter sit for 5 minutes.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, drizzle a few drops of oil on the skillet. Spread the oil using a paper towel. Pour a ladle full (1/4 to 1/3 cup) of the batter onto the skillet. Spread the batter by moving the skillet to make a 6 to 8-inch pancake. Drizzle a few drops of oil on the edges of the pancake.
Cook until the edges start to leave the pan and the bottom is golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 to 4 minutes. Continue to make the rest of the pancakes. Serve hot.

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