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yellow gram flour pancakes on stonewear plate next to green chutney dip in bowl
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Gram Flour Pancakes

These Indian Savoury Chickpea Pancakes are crisp, light, salty, spicy, fragrant and perfect for dipping. Make for a great appetiser, light lunch or even snack, that's how versatile they are!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chickpea flour, dairy-free, easy, eggless, flourless, gluten-free, healthy, pancakes, plant-based, simple, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 10 pancakes
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Reena Sharma

Ingredients

  • 180 g chickpea flour or gram flour/besan
  • 750 ml water
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1-2 green chillies chopped
  • Handful fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Oil to cook

Instructions

  • Slowly whisk in the water and stir until there are no lumps.
  • Add the chilli and coriander and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Heat a frying pan or skillet, add a dash of oil (optional) and pour a ladle full of batter, stirring the pan around to evenly distribute the mixture.
  • Allow to cook for 5 minutes before flipping over and cooking a further 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg