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Amazing Palak Chilla: A 30-Min Healthy Meal!

Palak Chilla
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Palak Chilla is a savory Indian pancake made from chickpea flour and fresh spinach, seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs. This nutritious and delicious recipe is perfect for a wholesome breakfast or light meal, combining the goodness of greens with a crisp, flavorful batter.

Ingredients

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  • 400 grams fresh spinach, rinsed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 green chili, roughly chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ inch piece of ginger, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1.5 cups gram flour (besan)
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • Water, as required
  • 2–3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables and Paste: Finely chop the spinach and set aside in a mixing bowl. Peel and roughly slice ginger; peel and finely chop the onion and tomato. Roughly chop the green chili and peel the garlic cloves. Crush the green chili, garlic, and ginger into a coarse paste using a mortar or use 1.5 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste instead.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In the mixing bowl with spinach, add chopped tomatoes, onions, and the ginger-garlic-chili paste. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, black pepper, garam masala, cumin seeds, carom seeds, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly, mashing the vegetables to release their juices.
  3. Add Gram Flour and Water: Gradually add gram flour (besan) into the vegetable mixture while continuously mixing to avoid lumps. Add water as needed to form a smooth, pourable batter. Finally, add asafoetida and mix well.
  4. Heat Pan and Cook: Heat a non-stick pan and lightly grease it with cooking oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread evenly into a thin circle. Drizzle a little oil on top, cover, and cook over medium heat until the edges turn golden brown.
  5. Flip and Cook Other Side: Carefully flip the chilla and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from pan once both sides are crisp and nicely browned.
  6. Serve: Serve the palak chilla hot with your favorite chutney or dip and enjoy a healthy, flavorful meal.

Notes

  • Adjust the water quantity to get a smooth, pourable batter consistency.
  • For a vegan version, ensure the cooking oil is plant-based.
  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and nutrition.
  • Serve immediately for best texture and taste as the chilla tends to soften when chilled.
  • Optional: you can add finely chopped coriander leaves for extra freshness.
  • Watch recipe videos online to master the spreading technique and cooking times.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://keepityummy.com/palak-chilla-healthy-meal/

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