Vegetable "Omelet"

                                                    

In India, we make pancakes with many different flour, not just with all purpose flour (maida). These pancakes are savory and has no eggs. A popular pancake in Maharashtra is called besan ka chila, made with chickpea flour. My mom calls it vegetable "omelet". She adds onion, tomato, grated carrot etc. to the pancake batter. I made this pancake for breakfast today, inspired by a post on a Facebook group. I used chickpea flour and powdered oats to make the batter. It was a tasty and nutritious breakfast indeed.

Ingredients for 6 pancakes :

1/2 Cup chickpea flour (besan)

1/2 Cup powdered oats

1 Cup water (adjust)

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (paprika)

1 teaspoon ajwain seeds (carom)

1 pinch asafoetida

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 green chili, chopped

salt to taste

2 Tablespoons grated carrot.

1/2 onion, chopped

1 tomato, chopped

2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method:

1. Take besan and oats in a medium bowl.

2. Add turmeric, chili powder, ajwain, asafoetida, grated ginger, and green chili to the bowl.

3. Pour 1 cup of water and whisk to a batter, without any lumps.

                                            

4. Add chopped vegetables and cilantro to the batter. Mix well. The batter should not be too thin or thick. Check for salt and add if required.

                                        

4. Pour half cup of batter on a hot skillet. Drizzle oil around the edges.

5. Cook on both sides until golden brown.

6. Serve hot as is or with chutney.

Notes:

1. I added only carrots, onion, and tomato to the batter. You can add a variety of vegetables to the batter.