Besan Chilla (Gram Flour Pancake)

A healthy Indian breakfast or light meal made with besan.

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🧾 Ingredients

• 1 cup Besan (Gram Flour)

• 1 small Onion (finely chopped)

• 1 small Tomato (finely chopped)

• 1–2 Green Chilies (finely chopped)

• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped)

• ½ tsp Turmeric powder

• ½ tsp Red chili powder

• ½ tsp Carom seeds (Ajwain)

• Salt to taste

• Water (as needed to make batter)

• Oil or ghee (for cooking)

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Take besan in a bowl.

2. Add onion, tomato, green chilies, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, ajwain, and salt.

3. Add water slowly and make a smooth, medium-thick batter (like dosa batter).

4. Heat a non-stick pan and lightly grease it.

5. Pour a ladle of batter and spread it gently into a circle.

6. Cook on medium flame until golden brown, then flip.

7. Cook the other side till crisp.

8. Serve hot.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Green chutney

• Tomato ketchup

• Curd or butter

🌟 Tip

You can add grated carrot, cabbage, or paneer for extra nutrition and taste.