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Kala Chana Chilla
Kala Chana Chilla is a nutritious and protein-rich pancake made from black chickpeas. It is a healthy breakfast option that is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed with chutney or yogurt.
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 2
March 26, 2026
Instructions
Instructions
- Soak the kala chana in water for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse.
- Blend the soaked kala chana with water to form a smooth batter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the kala chana batter, rice flour, chopped onion, green chili, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well.
- Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it into a round shape.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.
Tips
- Adjust the consistency of the batter by adding more water if needed.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like grated carrots or spinach for added nutrition.