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    Home » Breakfast

    Published: Apr 4, 2016 · Modified: Mar 10, 2022 by Smruti · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    Chilla | Vegan Chickpea Pancake

    Blogging Marathon# 63 -Journey through the cuisines: Day 3

    State: Gujarat 

    Dish: Chilla


    Today is the third day of the Blogging Marathon and the letter for today is C. From the letter C, there were a few options to choose from: Chana, Chickpea flour, Chana Dal, Chaas and Chickoo. From all the options, I decided to go with Chickpea flour and make chillas out of it.

    The reason to choose this recipe was simple, these chillas are a common dinner item in Gujarati households. On evenings that there is no plan to make something elaborate or that there is not enough time, these pancakes make their appearance on the dinner tables. These pancakes are generally accompanied by hot Masala Chai. All one needs to make chillas is chickpea flour, spices and vegetables(if desired). I remember the common practice of having these pancakes with slices of well buttered bread. 

    Such a simple and humble recipe to make, needs a few ingredients and still a fulfilling meal. These pancakes make an awesome breakfast too. Make the batter fresh from besan and spices. I added onion, tomatoes, spinach and cilantro. If you like, adding chopped green chillies is common. 

    Sometimes, to bring a change to the recipe; I crush the tomatoes and onion in a blender, add that to the chickpea flour and lots of cilantro. This mixture generally helps to make really thin pancakes. I love those as much as I love these thick and filling pancakes with diced vegetables. Read on to see how to make these Vegan Pancakes or Chillas and come back tomorrow for something from the letter D.


    Ingredients


    Besan/ Chickpea Flour 1 cup

    Onion 1 medium

    Tomato 1 medium

    Spinach ½ cup packed

    Cilantro ¼ cup

    Red Chilli Powder 2 tsp

    Turmeric Powder 1 tsp

    Dhania Jeera Powder 1 tsp

    Asafoetida a pinch

    Salt 1 tsp

    Oil





    Method


    Dice onion, tomato and finely chop spinach and cilantro. Set aside. 

    In a mixing bowl, sieve chickpea flour, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida. Mix it all well. Add water to make a pancake consistency batter. Add the onion, tomatoes, spinach and cilantro. Mix well.

    Heat a broad pan or tawa. Add a teaspoon of oil and pour a spoonful of the batter on it. Move the pan around and spread the batter evenly.

    Let it cook for a couple of minutes, turn it over and cook on medium flame for another couple of minutes. Once cooked, remove from pan and serve warm with green cilantro chutney and tomato ketchup. These pancakes taste amazing with buttered bread and masala chai.

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    Comments

    1. cookingwithsapana says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Chilka is my all time favorite breakfast.Whenever I feel like confused for breakfast I always make chilla.Yours looks delicious and filling.

      Reply
    2. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Lovely clicks Smruthi and tempting recipe. Wonderful breakfast recipe 🙂

      Reply
    3. MySpicyKitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Chilla looks just like an omelet. Beautiful pictures and a delicious chilla.

      Reply
    4. Kalyani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Loved ur setup Smruti, esp the click with the skillet too ! We love this altho I often forget to make this !!

      Reply
    5. Suma Gandlur says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      This makes a nutritious and quick meal, any time of the day.

      Reply
    6. Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      quick and easy recipe. beautifully presented.

      Reply
    7. Unknown says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      simple recipe but this chillas goes very well with dinner tome and even for breakfast. nice choice.......

      Reply
    8. vaishali sabnani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Yes i am aware of the Gujrati dinner customs , they prefer a snack and madala chai or chaas . The chillas look great and i like the option of grinding onion and tomato . Will try it next time .

      Reply
    9. Srividhya says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Chilla and puda are in my todo list. Need to try them soon. Yummy and beautiful.

      Reply
    10. Unknown says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      This sounds incredible - I'm definitely going to have to go out and find myself some chickpea flour, as this may become one of my newest go-to dinner (and lunch and breakfast) meals!

      Reply
    11. Pavani says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Absolutely delicious looking chilas Smruthi. Love your clicks -- so bright and clear.

      Reply
    12. Srivalli says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Those pictures are absolutely stunning and I love these Cheelas.

      Reply
    13. Nalini's Kitchen says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Delicious and yummy looking chillas with a wonderful presentation and captures..

      Reply
    14. Gayathri Kumar says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Love these chillas with the colourful topping.

      Reply
    15. The Pumpkin Farm says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      nice vibrant colors in ur chilla....done beautifully

      Reply
    16. Priya Suresh says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Rarely seen this much beautiful chillas, love the topping as well, too tempting.

      Reply
    17. Amara’s cooking says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      So colorful Chillas Smruti, addition of spinach is really lovely and sure makes them more delicious:)

      Reply
    18. Padmajha says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Beautifully presented Smruti. Love the first click. I love cheela and make it once in a while when am out of idli/dosa batter. Will try your version sometime soon.

      Reply
    19. Harini R says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      These chilas are very temptingly presented!

      Reply
    20. Chef Mireille says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      ive made these before and they are great for breakfast

      Reply
    21. Saraswathi Ganeshan says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Love the colors and the way you presented it! Chilla looks more tempting here.

      Reply
    22. Unknown says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      yay our Indian omelette.... that yellow color is soooo inviting

      Reply
    23. veena says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      What a lovely presentation. Looks awesome

      Reply
    24. Nisha says

      March 10, 2022 at 8:11 pm

      Nice one Smruthi. Wish I could make this often but H does not like it at all.. 🙁

      Reply

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