Gramflour Pancakes Besan Ka Pura Chila
Wake up your taste buds with Gramflour Pancakes, also known as Besan Ka Pura Chila, a quick and wholesome savory breakfast or snack option that’s bursting with Indian flavors. These protein-rich pancakes are made from gramflour (besan) and packed with vibrant ingredients like finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and fresh cilantro. Seasoned with aromatic spices such as turmeric, carom seeds (ajwain), and red chili powder, every bite offers a delightful medley of earthy, tangy, and mildly spicy notes. Perfect for those looking for a gluten-free and vegetarian meal, these pancakes are crisped to golden perfection on a hot skillet with just a drizzle of oil. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re an ideal choice for busy mornings or light dinners. Serve them piping hot with mint chutney, ketchup, or yogurt for a delicious, satisfying treat that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Gramflour (Besan)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small Tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 small Green chili (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoons Carom seeds (Ajwain)
- 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, add gramflour (besan), turmeric powder, red chili powder, carom seeds, and salt.
Gradually add water to the dry ingredients while whisking to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should have a pouring consistency similar to pancake batter.
Add the chopped onion, tomato, green chili, and cilantro into the batter. Mix well to combine.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle on medium heat and lightly grease it with a few drops of oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the center of the skillet and spread it evenly into a thin circular shape using the back of the ladle.
Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges and surface of the pancake to help it crisp up.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until the bottom turns golden brown and starts to release from the skillet.
Flip the pancake using a spatula and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
Remove the pancake from the skillet and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
Serve the gramflour pancakes hot with mint chutney, tomato ketchup, or yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.0 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1274 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 29.1 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1515 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
