March 28, 2020 17 Comments

Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla (healthy, vegan, gluten-free)

Name: Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpea flour (besan); 1 cup zucchini (grated); 1/2 cup carrot (grated); 1/2 cup red onion (chopped); 1/3 cup fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 inch ginger (chopped); 2 green chilies (finely chopped); 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain); 1 tsp salt; 1.25 cups water; 2 tbsp avocado oil (divided - 1/2 tsp oil per puda)

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Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla recipe with step by step photos. Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla, a savory pancake spiced with Indian spices that’s perfect for breakfast with a cup of masala chai.

Now that the Covid-19 is upon us, and realistically speaking, isn’t leaving us anytime soon, I’ve been spending a lot more time doing the things I didn’t normally have time for. Things like organizing. I’m such a hoarder, but now I have finally made time to organize and put my stuff away. Bollywood movie nights are a thing now! Every weekend my husband and I watch a movie and it’s been fun catching up on old Bollywood classics.

Of course, cooking! I cooked a decent amount before the whole Coronavirus, but now I’m cooking almost daily. I’m improvising with ingredients I have on hand because I no longer have the luxury to go buy what I need. So here’s one creation I whipped up based on the ingredients I had at home – Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla.

What is Puda / Chilla?

Puda also is known as Chilla or Cheela is a savory Indian pancake. Besan Puda is made with chickpea flour, ginger, green chilies, and your choice of veggies. For this recipe, I used grated zucchini and carrots. Puda is best served with green chutney or ketchup, and a cup of masala chai.
Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla (healthy, vegan, gluten-free)

Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla is:

A Savory Pancake
Healthy
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Nutritious
Flavorful
The Perfect Brunch
Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla (healthy, vegan, gluten-free)

How to make Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla recipe step by step?

Prepare the Puda Mixture

1. In a mixing bowl, add chickpea flour (besan), zucchini, carrots, red onion, cilantro, ginger, and green chilies.
2. Now add all the spices – cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and carom seeds (ajwain).
3. Add water. Start with 1 cup and add another 1/4 cup.
4. Mix the batter so its flowy.

Cook the Puda

1. Heat up a castiron skillet on low-medium heat. once hot, add a quarter teaspoon of oil.
2. Pour half a third cup of the mixture to the skillet.
3. Gently spread it out.
4. Try and spread it out so the puda is thin.

5. Add 1/4 tsp at a time over the puda and spread it out. You don’t need more than a quarter teaspoon of oil on top.
6. After a couple of minutes once light bubbles form, gently flip.
7. Nice and golden brown.
8. Puda is ready.

9. Enjoy with green chutney, ketchup, or red chili sauce.

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Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla

Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla, a savory pancake spiced with Indian spices that's perfect for breakfast with a cup of masala chai.

4.95 from 17 votes

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Diet Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-Free

Servings: zucchini carrot puda

Calories: 111kcal

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour besan
1 cup zucchini grated
1/2 cup carrot grated
1/2 cup red onion chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro
1 1/2 inch ginger chopped
2 green chilies finely chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp carom seeds ajwain
1 tsp salt
1.25 cups water
2 tbsp avocado oil divided - 1/2 tsp oil per puda