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Pakistani Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Pancakes)
5 min prep time
12 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by
Diabetes Food Hub
How to Make Pakistani Besan Chilla (Savory Chickpea Pancakes)
Looking to add more flavor to your morning meal? Try this traditional Pakistani breakfast that is loaded with flavorful spices. These pancakes are an excellent source of fiber and offer a serving of lean protein which may help keep blood glucose (blood sugar) levels steady.
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 non-stick 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 Greek yogurt.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 pancake
- Amount per serving Calories 160
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
3g
4%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 310mg 13%
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Total Carbohydrate
25g
9%
- Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
- Total Sugars 3g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 7g
- Potassium 469mg 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
Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup
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