PUDLA - BESAN CHICKPEA PANCAKE

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Delicious chickpea, no eggs pancakes. The original recipe is from Yasmin Alibhai-Brown an Ugandan-born British journalist and author of Pakistani descendents. Recipes are described in her fantastic book, "The Settelers Cookbook", a Memoir of Love, Migration and Food. See also. http://www.alibhai-brown.com/archive/article.php?id=181 and http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/feb/28/yasmin-alibhai-brown-cookbook.

Provided by Artandkitchen

Categories     Breads

Time 40m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb chickpea flour (about 450 g)
2 spring onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon broken cumin seed (or ajwainseeds)
1/2 bunch finely chopped fresh coriander
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or 1 finely chopped green chilli)
1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1 1/4 pints water (about 700 ml)

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients, then add water to make a batter.
  • Leave to rest for an hour.
  • Heat flat griddle or frying pan; spread a little oil on it.
  • Pour in a little of the mix and spread it out with a wooden spatula so it thinly covers the pan.
  • Cook for about a minute, then turn over.
  • Serve with yogurt, pickles or chutneys.
  • Note: to the mixture you can add grated carrots, garam masala other other spieces.

Candice Johnson
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.


Travel and tours pk
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never had chickpea pancakes before.


Safeer Usmanzai
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Mohmmed KA
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I'm always looking for new and interesting pancake recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!


RRR666 Brand
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These pancakes are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. They're also a fun and creative way to serve breakfast.


Danilo Asare
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, and it comes together in no time.


Esubalew Bante
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These pancakes are a great way to use up leftover besan. They're also a good source of protein and fiber.


tunde douglas
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I've made these pancakes several times now, and they're always a success. They're perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch.


Stovabs Sports
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I'm not a big fan of besan, but these pancakes were surprisingly good. They're light and fluffy, and the flavor is really nice.


Morgan Ramey
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These pancakes were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


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