Chilla or Chilra, is an all time favourite with young and old alike. Quick and easy to cook, it can be simply served with dahi ( yoghurt) and pickles or chutneys.
1 cup besan ( chick pea flour)
2 tbsp of your favourite vegetables chopped fine ( tomatoes, beans,cabbage, capsicum)OPTIONAL
1/4 tsp red chilli powder, turmeric , garam masala powder
warm water for the paste
salt to taste
chopped green coriander ( dhaniya)
Mix together besan , vegetables and spices. add a little warm water to form a thick pastes.Add a little water at a time to get a thick but pouring consistency.It should evenly andd thickly coat the back of a spoon.
Heat a non stick pan, brush with ghee / oil/ butter. Pour 1 ladle full of batter in the centre.Starting from the middle and keeping the ladle on the pan itself, turn the ladle outwards in a clockwise direction, till you reach the edge of the pan or the batter gets used up.Cover and cook till the bottom is golden brown and crisp. Turn and cook on the other side, till golden brown.
Serve hot with chutneys and pickle.A serving of Dahi is recommended.
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