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Pakistani Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Pancakes)
5 min prep time
12 min cook time
4servings
How to Make Pakistani Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Pancakes)
5 min prep time
12 min cook time
4servings
1 pancake
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Mix chickpea flour, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, and salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in water until the batter is smooth.
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Fold in onion, carrot, and cilantro.
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Heat a nonstick pan with 1/4 tsp oil over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter and spread into a thin pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Repeat with remaining batter.
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Serve hot with a side of low-fat yogurt or chutney.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 pancake
- Amount per serving Calories 140
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
2.5g
3%
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 310mg 13%
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Total Carbohydrate
24g
9%
- Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
- Total Sugars 2g
- Added Sugars 0g
- Protein 5g 10%
- Potassium 447mg 10%
Ingredients
chickpea flour (besan)
1 cup
turmeric
1/2 tsp
red chili powder
1/4 tsp
ground cumin
1/4 tsp
water
1 cup
onion (diced)
1/2 cup
carrots (grated)
1/2 cup
cilantro (chopped)
1/4 cup
salt
1/2 tsp
olive oil (divided)
1 tsp
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