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Besan Chilla (Chickpea Pancakes)

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BreakfastIndian⏱ 20 minServes 2EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarianNut-free
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A Forkwise original recipe, written by Forkwise. Not yet kitchen-tested.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds

…and 5 more ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Oil, for the pan

Method

  1. Whisk the chickpea flour and water into a smooth pourable batter, then stir in everything else except the oil.
  2. Heat a little oil in a frying pan and pour in a ladle of batter, spreading it thin.
  3. Cook until set and golden underneath, flip and cook 1 minute more.

Recipe source: Forkwise · © Forkwise (original recipe) · Original recipe written by Forkwise; not yet kitchen-tested
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