Besan Chilla

Ingredients

• 1 cupBesan (gram flour)
• 3/4 cupWater
• 1 mediumOnion, finely chopped
• 1 mediumTomato, finely chopped
• 2Green chillies, chopped
• 1 tspGinger, grated
• 2 tbspCoriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tspAjwain (carom seeds)
• 1/4 tspTurmeric powder
• 1/2 tspRed chilli powder
• 1 tspSalt
• 3 tbspOil (for cooking)

Method

1. 1

   In a bowl whisk besan with water until smooth and lump-free — consistency of a dosa batter.

2. 2

   Stir in the chopped onion, tomato, green chillies, ginger, coriander, ajwain, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt. Rest 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat a tawa on medium. Brush lightly with oil. Pour a ladle of batter and spread gently to a 6-inch round.

4. 4

   Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges. Cook 60 seconds until the bottom is golden and the top is mostly set.

5. 5

   Flip and cook another 30-45 seconds. Slide onto a plate and serve hot with green chutney or curd.