Besan Chila
Cumin-spiced Breakfast Crepe
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 1 cup garbanzo bean flour Add to list
- 1/2 cup water Add to list
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin Add to list
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste Add to list
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Add to list
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric Add to list
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Add to list
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional) Add to list
- 1/4 cup mixed vegetables such as peas, carrots, etc. (optional) Add to list
- 1/4 cup high-heat vegetable oil Add to list
Preparation
Mix together all ingredients, except oil, in a bowl to make a batter of crepe consistency.
Coat a cast-iron griddle or a heavy-bottomed sauté pan with oil and place over medium-high heat.
Measure out 1/4 cup batter and pour evenly across the pan. Cover with a lid and let cook for 2 minutes. Flip crepe over and cook on the other side for 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.
Serve crepes with cilantro-mint chutney, mango chutney or ketchup.
Recipe by , PCC Cooks intstructor
Source: Demonstrated on the PCC Cooks stage at Vegfest 2013.
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