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Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Chilla) – Indian Style

Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen

  • Ready in30 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook15 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves2-3 Pancakes
  • Calories~300 kcal
Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Chilla) – Indian Style

Ingredients

For the Batter

  • 1 cupLuke Warm Water
  • 0.5 cupAll Purpose Flour (Maida Ya aata)
  • to tasteSalt
  • 1 tspOregano
  • 1 tspRed Chili Flakes (Kutti Laal Mirch)
  • 0.5 tspCoriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 1 tspCinnamon Powder (Darchini)
  • 1 tspCumin Seeds (Zeera)
  • PinchCarom Seeds (Ajwain)
  • 2 tbspGrated Capsicum (Shimla Mirch)
  • 1 (sliced)Small Onion (Piyaz)
  • 2 tbspGrated Carrot (Gajar)
  • 0.5 cupFresh Coriander Leaves Chopped (Hara Dhania)
  • 1Red Chili Chopped (Optional)
  • 1 tbspGramflour (Besan)

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Batter Base

    Take a bowl and pour 1 cup of lukewarm water into it. Gradually add 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour while whisking continuously to ensure a lumps-free and thin batter with a flowing consistency.

  2. 2.Add Spices

    Add salt to taste (approximately 0.5 tsp), 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 0.5 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cinnamon powder, 1 tsp cumin seeds, and a pinch of carom seeds to the batter. Mix all the ingredients well until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3.Incorporate Vegetables

    Add 2 tbsp of grated capsicum, 1 small sliced onion, 2 tbsp of grated carrot, 0.5 cup of fresh chopped coriander leaves, and 1 chopped red chili (optional) to the batter. Mix everything well.

  4. 4.Add Gramflour and Final Mix

    Add 1 tbsp of gramflour to the mixture and mix thoroughly until the batter is well combined and ready for cooking.

  5. 5.Cook the Pancakes

    Grease a pan with oil using a brush. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan and spread it gently with the back of the ladle to form a round shape. Cook on medium-high flame until the edges start to crisp and the top looks set. Carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until it turns light brown and is cooked through.

  6. 6.Serve

    Once cooked, remove the pancake from the pan. Roll it up and cut it into small pieces as shown in the video. Serve hot with yogurt or your preferred dipping sauce.

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Vegetable Savory Pancakes (Chilla) – Indian Style

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

2-3 Pancakes

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal
Recipe by Healthy Food Kitchen on YouTube
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For the Batter

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter Base

    Take a bowl and pour 1 cup of lukewarm water into it. Gradually add 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour while continuously to ensure a lumps-free and thin batter with a flowing consistency.

  2. 2

    Add Spices

    Add salt to taste (approximately 0.5 tsp), 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 0.5 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cinnamon powder, 1 tsp cumin seeds, and a pinch of carom seeds to the batter. Mix all the ingredients well until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Vegetables

    Add 2 tbsp of grated capsicum, 1 small sliced onion, 2 tbsp of grated carrot, 0.5 cup of fresh chopped coriander leaves, and 1 chopped red chili (optional) to the batter. Mix everything well.

  4. 4

    Add Gramflour and Final Mix

    Add 1 tbsp of gramflour to the mixture and mix thoroughly until the batter is well combined and ready for cooking.

  5. 5

    Cook the Pancakes

    Grease a pan with oil using a brush. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot pan and spread it gently with the back of the ladle to form a round shape. Cook on medium-high flame until the edges start to crisp and the top looks set. Carefully flip the pancake and cook the other side until it turns light brown and is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Once cooked, remove the pancake from the pan. Roll it up and cut it into small pieces as shown in the video. Serve hot with yogurt or your preferred dipping sauce.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Crushed red pepper · Red chili
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
View 3 swaps
  • No All-purpose flour?

    • White whole wheat flour (1:1)
    • 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No All-purpose flour?

    • White whole wheat flour (1:1)
    • 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
AllergensThis recipe contains gluten.
gluten

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Add other finely chopped vegetables like spinachCustomise

    Zucchini, or bell peppers.

  • 2
    Serve with green chutney

    Tomato ketchup, or a side of yogurt.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    TipEnsure the Batter Is Lump

    Free for a smooth pancake.

  • 2
    Cooking tipCook the Pancakes on Medium

    High flame to achieve even browning and a crispy texture.

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