Heart-Healthy Besan Pola
Elevate your healthy eating game with our Heart-Healthy Besan Pola, a delightful and nutritious savory pancake made from protein-packed chickpea flour, vibrant spinach, and aromatic spices. This Indian-inspired recipe is naturally gluten-free, low in fat, and bursting with flavor, thanks to the addition of turmeric, cumin, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep and 20-minute cook time, these golden, crispy pancakes are a versatile dish that can be served as a wholesome breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or even a light dinner. Garnished with a zesty sprinkle of lemon juice and paired with yogurt or chutney, this recipe is a surefire way to turn healthy eating into a flavorful experience. Whether you're looking for high-protein vegetarian recipes or heart-healthy meal ideas, this Besan Pola is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Besan (chickpea flour)
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 small Onion
- 1 Green chili
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Finely chop the spinach, tomato, onion, and green chili. Set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the besan with water and whisk until smooth and lump-free.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, and salt to the batter, and mix well.
Stir in the chopped spinach, tomato, onion, and green chili into the batter.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small portion of olive oil.
Pour a ladleful of the batter into the center of the skillet and spread it evenly into a round pancake.
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
Repeat the process with the remaining batter, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and squeeze a little lemon juice on top before serving.
Serve hot with a side of yogurt or chutney for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2478 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.4 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1716 mg | 37% | |
*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.
