Gram Flour Pancakes/Besan chillas

Gram flour pancakes, also known as besan chillas, are a popular street food in India and are often enjoyed with a cup of hot tea.

This is vegan, gluten free and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 25 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

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Gram Flour Pancakes/Besan chillas

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: Indian Courses: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Quick Meals Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Gram flour
• 1.5 cup Water
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 small Green chili
• 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, water, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth batter.
2. Add chopped onion, tomato, green chili, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
3. Heat a non-stick pan and drizzle some oil.
4. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a pancake.
5. Cook on medium heat until the bottom side turns golden brown. Flip and cook the other side as well.
6. Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
7. Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 2g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.