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Chickpea Vegetable & Mushroom Puda

A savory pancake made with chickpea flour, mixed vegetables, and mushrooms, perfect for any meal of the day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Pancake Batter
  • 1 cup chickpea flour Also known as besan.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables Chopped bell peppers, spinach, carrots.
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms Sliced.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder For warm, earthy flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Adds color and health benefits.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 tablespoons oil Use your favorite cooking oil.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix chickpea flour with one cup of water in a large bowl. Whisk until you get a smooth, lump-free batter. Add cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  2. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes to let the flavors mingle.
Adding Vegetables
  1. Gently fold in chopped mixed vegetables and sliced mushrooms into the batter.
Cooking
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add one tablespoon of oil.
  2. Scoop about half a cup of batter into the skillet and spread gently. Cook for 3-4 minutes until edges are crispy and golden.
  3. Flip the pancake and repeat on the other side.
Serving
  1. Repeat with remaining batter, using more oil as needed. Serve hot, optionally with yogurt or fresh herbs.

Notes

These pancakes are versatile; feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs. Make a double batch and freeze extras for quick meals later. Don't stress over the perfect pancake shape.