Besan Chilla for Kids
Soft, savory, and protein-packed gram flour pancakes enriched with mild spices and grated veggies.
Protein-rich savory pancakes made with freshly milled chickpea flour. Quick, healthy, and loved by little ones at the breakfast table.
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Ingredients
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- 1 cup Nilkanth Chana Besan
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain, helps digestion)
- A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
- Water as needed (about 3/4 cup)
- Salt to taste
- Oil or butter for cooking
Cooking Steps
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In a bowl, mix Nilkanth Besan, turmeric powder, carom seeds, hing, and salt.
Add water gradually and whisk to form a smooth, lump-free batter of medium-pouring consistency.
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped tomatoes. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
Heat a tawa or pan over medium-low heat and grease lightly with a little butter or oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it gently in a circular motion to make a 6-inch pancake.
Cook on low-medium heat. When the top looks dry, drizzle a few drops of oil or butter on top and flip.
Press gently with a spatula and cook until both sides are beautifully golden-brown and cooked through.
Cut into fun triangles and serve with tomato ketchup or sweet curd for kids.
Perfected with Nilkanth
Chana Besan
Milled from premium deseeded chickpeas, providing a sweet nutty flavor and exceptional solubility for smooth, lump-free batters.