Besan Chilla Protein Pancake

Gram flour batter packed with tomatoes, onions, and green chili makes crispy, savoury pancakes that are naturally gluten-free and surprisingly protein-dense. At 19g protein per serving for only 300 calories, this fat-loss staple keeps hunger at bay through a long morning.

Ingredients

• 1 cup besan (gram flour)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, deseeded and chopped
• 1 green chili, minced
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp oil

Instructions

1. Whisk besan with enough water to form a smooth, pourable batter.
2. Stir in onion, tomato, green chili, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
3. Rest the batter 5 minutes.
4. Heat a non-stick tawa over medium heat and brush with a little oil.
5. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread into a thin circle.
6. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp at the edges.
7. Serve hot with green chutney.