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    Home >> Recipes >> Breakfast

    Besan Ka Chilla / Chickpea Flour Pancakes

    Published: Nov 6, 2018 · Modified: Sep 5, 2019 by Jyoti Behrani · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Chickpea flour pancakes or besan ka chilla are spiced Indian style savory pancakes made out of chickpea flour, and some Indian spices. A quick, healthy and a delicious breakfast, ready in no time. Enjoy!!
     
     


    I like to serve these pancakes with some homemade yogurt, sweet and tangy tomato chutney or with some ketchup.

     

     

     

    CHICKPEA FLOUR PANCAKES / BESAN KA CHILLA

    Jyoti Behrani
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup chickpea flour / besan
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder as per taste
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 2 medium tomato chopped
    • 1 green chili chopped (optional)
    • Handful of fresh cilantro
    • 1 cup water
    • Salt to taste

    Other ingredient(s):

    • Oil for cooking pancakes

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all the ingredients to form a smooth batter.
    • Heat a non-stick griddle, spread some oil, drop a spoonful of batter, spread evenly into small circles.
    • Cook over medium heat for 3-5 min, or until golden brown in color. Flip and cook on the other side of the pancake. Drizzle some oil, as needed. Serve hot with some yogurt, or ketchup. Enjoy!!

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    chilla, flatbread, pancakes, besan, chickpea flour, besan ka chilla, chickpea flour pancakes

     

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