Indian · Breakfast, Snack
Besan chilla
Savoury chickpea flour pancakes with onion, tomato and spices, a vegan Indian favourite.
- Calories
- 309 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
Per serving, for one person.
Ingredients
- 60 g Gram flour (besan)
- ¼ onion Onion
- ¼ tomato Tomatoes
- ½ chilli Green chillies
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- 3 g Coriander
- ½ tbsp Sunflower oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
Method
- Whisk the besan with 120ml water, turmeric and salt to a smooth, pourable batter.
- Stir in the onion, tomato, green chilli and coriander.
- Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan and pour in a ladle of batter, spreading thin.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes a side until golden and crisp at the edges.
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