Savoury Pudla Pancakes
A delightful Indian savory pancake made from chickpea flour, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. Protein-rich and bursting with flavor, perfect for breakfast or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour besan
- 0.5 cup spinach finely chopped
- 0.5 medium tomato finely chopped
- 0.25 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 small green chili finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
- 0.25 tsp turmeric powder
- 0.5 tsp salt or to taste
- 0.75 cup water or as needed for batter consistency
- 2 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpea flour, finely chopped spinach, tomatoes, onion, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Gradually add water, whisking continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The consistency should be similar to a thin pancake batter, easily pourable.
- Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with a little oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan and gently spread it into a thin, round pancake (about 5-6 inches in diameter).
- Drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top of the pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip the pancake and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan lightly before each new pancake.
- Serve the Savoury Pudla Pancakes hot with your favorite Indian chutneys or a side of yogurt.
Notes
Serve hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or plain yogurt. For variations, add grated carrots, finely chopped coriander, or fenugreek leaves to the batter. Adjust green chili quantity to your spice preference.