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    Besan Chilla

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    Besan Chilla is a spiced Indian, savoury pancake that is often had for breakfast or brunch. It is a quick, easy and healthy vegetarian recipe that is often served with chutney/sauce.

    This is a versatile recipe and as such, you can add grated vegetables of your choice and spice it up as you like. The recipe here is for the most basic version.

    Pile of Besan Chilla on plate

     

    Besan Chilla Recipe

    In my world whether savoury or sweet, homemade pancakes shouldn’t be complicated.

    It doesn’t matter if they come out wonky (the first one always does in my house) or aren't insta worthy.

    You can always smother them in toppings.

    As long as they taste delicious and are crisp and light brown who cares what they look like?

    Also Nigella said they were deeply fabulous..see below. This was on instagram (Foodim).

    Nigella's comment on instagram

    What goes in Besan Chilla

    This is what you need:

    Besan/ chickpea flour

    Baking powder

    Ajwain/ carom seeds (Optional)

    Green chillies 

    Coriander

    Onions

    Tomatoes (Optional)

    Ground Turmeric 

    Chilli powder

    Salt 

    Water

    How To Make the Batter

    Add the besan/chickpea flour in a mixing bowl.

    Add onion, tomatoes, coriander, ajwain, green chilies, salt.

    Add turmeric and chilli powder.  

    Vegetables and spices in bowl

     

    Add water bit by bit.

    Batter in bowl

    Whisk everything together.

    How to cook Besan Chilla

    Heat a frying pan or tawa on a low flame. Add a little oil and heat till hot. Ladle in some batter to the pan.

    Spread the batter with the back of the ladle.

    Chilla batter in frying pan

    Heat over a low heat until small bubbles appear on top.

    Drizzle with a little oil on the edges, cook until golden brown.

    Flip and cook the other side of chilla.

    Besan Chilla in pan

    Fold or serve chilla flat.

    Serve with chutney and a fried egg.

    Besan Chilla with fried egg on top

    Besan Chilla with fried egg on top and pickle

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    **if you make something from tiffin and tea, i would love to see your creations! don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! we love to hear from you. safira x

    Pile of Besan Chilla on plate
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    Besan Chilla

    Besan Chilla is a spiced Indian, savoury pancake that is often had for breakfast or brunch. It is a quick, easy and healthy vegetarian recipe that is often served with chutney/sauce. This is a versatile recipe and as such, you can add grated vegetables of your choice and spice it up as you like. The recipe here is for the most basic version.

    Course Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword Besan Chilla, Savoury Pancake
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Resting time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 129 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 175 g Besan/Chickpea Flour
    • 1/2 tsp Ajwain/Carom Seeds Optional, can be subbed for Cumin Seeds
    • 1 Onion finely chopped
    • 1 Tomato finely chopped
    • Handful Coriander leaves finely chopped
    • 1 - 2 Green Chillies finely chopped
    • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder adjust to taste
    • Salt
    • 200 - 250 ml Water

    Instructions

    1. Mix all the ingredients, except oil and water to a large bowl.

    2. Add the water a little at a time and whisk in with a wire whisk.

    3. Leave to rest for 15-20 minutes. (Optional step).

    4. Heat a medium small size non stick frying pan on a low heat and add a tsp of oil. Give the pan a swirl.

    5. Use a ladle to pour in the batter and spread using the back of the ladle. Try to make the batter as thin as possible.

    6. Drizzle over some oil on the edges.

    7. Fry for 3-4 minutes over a low heat on each side until light brown and crisp around the edges.

    8. Cover with a tea towel while you make the rest of the pancakes.

    9. Serve warm with sauces, pickles and chutneys of choice.

    Recipe Notes

    • Add water slowly and adjust as needed.
    • Break lumps in the batter after water has been added. Or sieve the Flour.
    • Mix to a smooth flowing consistency.
    • You can add as many vegetables of your choice as you like into the batter, just adjust the quantity of flour and water accordingly. Good options are sweetcorn, grated cabbage, grated carrots, spinach etc.
    • You can add spices of your choice too.
    • You can double or triple the batter.
    • Total time is minus rest time.
    Nutrition Facts
    Besan Chilla
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 129 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 90mg4%
    Potassium 242mg7%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 5g10%
    Vitamin A 174IU3%
    Vitamin C 5mg6%
    Calcium 23mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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