Besan Chilla

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :25 mins
Servings :Makes 4 chillas

Ingredients :

1 1/4 cups besan (bengal gram flour)
1 1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
4 tsp oil for cooking

For Serving
4 tsp green chutney

Method :

Combine the besan, chilli powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, salt and approx. ¾ cup of water in a deep bowl and whisk well.Add the coriander and mix well.Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle.Smear 1 tsp of oil evenly over it and along the edges and cook on a medium flame till the chilla turns golden brown in colour and crisp.Flip over and cook on a medium flame for another minute and fold to make a semi-circle.Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 3 more chillas.Serve immediately with green chutney.