Chana flour is full of vitamins and minerals. 1 cup (100 gms) provides 101% of folate and over a quarter of several other nutrients of daily need. It contains beneficial antioxidants called polyphenols. It is higher in protein which helps in slow release of energy and keeps full for a longer period of time. It is an ideal source of protein to vegetarians, as it provides all the essential amino acids.
Ingredients:
Besan Flour – 50 gms (½ cup)
Onion (finely chopped) – ½ small
Tomato (finely chopped) – 1 small
Green Chilli (finely chopped) – 1 tsp
Chopped Coriander – 1 tbsp
Turmeric – ¼ tsp
Garam Masala – ¼ tsp
Grated Ginger – ¼ tsp
Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch
Salt to Taste
Oil – 1 tsp
NOTE: You can also make the recipe using moong dal flour, mix dal flour, soya flour.
Method:
- In a big bowl take besan flour, coriander, add finely chopped onion, tomato, ginger and green chilli. Then add the spices, turmeric, garam masala, asafoetida and salt.
- Add water and whisk to mix everything well.
- The batter has to be of medium consistency.
- Heat a non-stick pan, brush it with a little oil.
- Pour the batter on the pan and spread it like a uttapam.
- Cook from the both sides till golden brown using little oil.
- Serve hot with Green chutney.