Zone Diet Besan Chilla
Besan chilla is a popular Indian dish made from chickpea flour (besan), water, and various spices. It is a savory pancake-like dish that is typically served for breakfast or as a snack. Besan chilla is also known as besan cheela or gram flour pancake.
Equipment
- 1 Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup of besan chickpea flour
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- Vegetables of your choice such as onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, spinach, etc. (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the besan, salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
- Add the water to the mixture and stir well to make a smooth batter. Make sure there are no lumps.
- Add any chopped vegetables of your choice to the batter, if desired.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add a few drops of olive oil and spread it evenly on the pan.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to make a thin pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until it turns golden brown.
- Flip the chilla over and cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.