Onion Pancake / Pyaaz Cheela
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.
Prepare the Mixing Bowl
Take a clean bowl for mixing all the ingredients.
Add Onions
Add 1 1/2 cups of thinly sliced onions to the bowl.
Add Tomatoes
Add 2 medium-sized chopped tomatoes to the bowl.
Add Green Chilies
Add 2 chopped green chilies to the mixture.
Add Coriander Leaves
Add some fresh chopped coriander leaves to enhance the flavor.
Add Garlic
Add 1/2 tablespoon of crushed garlic.
Add Lemon Juice
Squeeze half a lemon to add its juice to the mixture.
Season with Salt
Add salt to taste.
Add Red Chili Powder
Add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder for a spicy kick.
Add Cumin Seeds
Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.
Add Cinnamon Powder
Add 2 pinches of cinnamon powder.
Initial Mix
Mix all the added ingredients thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.
Add Rice Flour
Add 1 cup of rice flour to the mixture.
Add Oil to Batter
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the batter mixture.
Mix All Ingredients
Mix all the ingredients, including the rice flour and oil, until they are evenly distributed and coated.
Form Batter Consistency
Gradually add water while mixing until a thick batter with a flowing consistency is formed.
Rest the Batter
Keep the prepared batter aside for a short while.
Prepare the Pan
Heat a pan and add a little oil, spreading it evenly across the surface.
Add Batter to Pan
Place a portion of the prepared batter into the hot pan.
Shape the Pancake
Use a spoon or spatula to spread the batter and shape it into a round pancake.
Add Chili Flakes
Sprinkle some red chili flakes on top of the pancake for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Cook First Side
Cover the pan with a lid and cook the pancake for on low flame.
Add Oil and Flip
After , remove the lid and add 1 tablespoon of oil on top of the pancake. Then, carefully flip the pancake.
Cook Second Side
Cook the other side of the pancake for another without the lid until it is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from Pan
Once cooked, take out the crispy onion pancake from the pan.
Serve
The delicious onion pancake is now ready to serve hot.
Before You Cook
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No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
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