India • Breakfast

Besan Chilla Chickpea Pancakes

Make besan chilla chickpea pancakes at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by India's cuisine.

VeganSavory
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Servings4

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Whisk chickpea flour with water into a smooth pourable batter and rest 10 minutes.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Stir in onion, tomato, chilli, cumin, turmeric, salt and coriander.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat and brush with a little oil.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Pour in a ladle of batter and spread gently into a thin 18 cm pancake.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Cook 2–3 minutes until the top is set, flip and cook another 1–2 minutes until cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter and oil.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested