Chickpea Blinis with Pineapple Relish

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 250.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the chickpea flour with the salt, fennel seeds, caraway, turmeric, black pepper, crushed red pepper and baking soda.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine the onion, shallot, garlic, chile, cilantro and ginger with the water, then add to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened but still lumpy.

4. 4

   Melt the butter in a small saucepan.

5. 5

   Skim off the foam, then pour the clear melted butter into a measuring cup, stopping when you reach the milky residue.

6. 6

   Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a very large nonstick skillet.

7. 7

   Add scant tablespoonfuls of the batter 1/2 inch apart and cook over moderately high heat until golden on the bottom, 1 minute.

8. 8

   Flip the blinis and cook until set, 1 minute longer.

9. 9

   Transfer to a large baking sheet in a single layer and keep warm in the oven.

10. 10

    Repeat with the remaining batter, brushing the skillet with butter between batches.

11. 11

    Serve with the pineapple relish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.