Chickpea Pancakes Recipe

Name: Chickpea Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g besan flour (chickpea flour); 2 cups water; 1/3 cup oil; 2 tablespoons ginger, minced; 1/2 cup red capsicum, finely diced; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 shallots, sliced finely; 1 pinch nigella seeds; ghee (for frying) or other oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

500 g besan flour (chickpea flour)
2 cups water
1/3 cup oil
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1/2 cup red capsicum, finely diced
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 shallots, sliced finely
1 pinch nigella seeds
ghee (for frying) or other oil (for frying)

1
Whisk together the flour and water to make a batter of pouring consistency. Adjust with more flour or water as necessary. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
2
Heat some ghee (or oil) in a non stick frying pan over medium heat.
3
Spoon 1/4 cup batter into pan and cook until the top starts looking a little dry and bubbles appear. Turn and cook til other side browned. Remove and keep warm. Repeat with rest of batter.
4
Serving ideas; topped with sweet chutney, some yoghurt mixed with lemon juice, as well as chopped coriander. Or sauteed mushrooms, wilted spinach and spiced chutney. Or a meat version with the chicken mentioned above.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g besan flour (chickpea flour), 2 cups water, 1/3 cup oil, 2 tablespoons ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chickpea Pancakes

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