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Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Flour Pancakes) — Indian recipe
Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Flour Pancakes), photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Flour Pancakes)

A quick, protein-rich North Indian breakfast: a simple batter of chickpea flour (besan) and water studded with red onion, tomato, green chili, ginger and cilantro, seasoned with carom seeds, turmeric and Kashmiri chili, then cooked thin on a hot griddle until golden-spotted with crisp edges. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, and ready in 25 minutes.

At a glance

Cuisine
Indian
Category
Breakfast
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
Makes
8 chillas
Calories
About 305 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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