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Chickpea flour pancakes (chilla) with mint chutney

Quick, protein-packed besan crepes studded with onion, tomato, chili and herbs, cooked until crisp-edged and served with a fresh mint-cilantro chutney.

Time
15min
Steps
4
Chickpea flour pancakes (chilla) with mint chutney, photographed from above

Ingredients

2 servings

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None of the major allergens appear in the ingredient names.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Whisk the flour, spices and water into a smooth pourable batter; fold in the vegetables.

    2. 2

      Pour a ladleful into a hot oiled pan and spread thin.

    3. 3

      Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisp at the edges.

    4. 4

      Serve with the mint chutney.

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