This recipe is a delightful and healthy Indian breakfast option featuring spinach and gram flour pancakes (chilla) served with a flavorful raita. The combination of fresh vegetables and aromatic spices makes it a wholesome and tasty meal. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. You can watch the detailed recipe on my YouTube channel, Tripti Home Kitchen.
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In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, grated carrot, chopped onion, green chillies, grated ginger, crushed garlic, and chopped coriander leaves.
Add turmeric powder, salt, coriander powder, red chilli powder, cumin seeds, sesame seeds, gram flour, and suji to the vegetables.
Mix all the ingredients well to form a thick batter. Add water gradually if needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
Heat a non-stick pan and grease it lightly with oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a thin pancake.
Cook on medium heat until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side until done.
Repeat the process for the remaining batter.
In a bowl, whisk the curd until smooth.
Add salt, black salt, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, and boondi to the curd.
Mix well and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Heat mustard oil or ghee in a small pan.
Add cumin seeds and asafoetida (hing) and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
Pour the tadka over the prepared raita and mix gently.
Ensure the batter is not too runny; it should have a thick consistency for easy spreading.
Cook the chilla on medium heat to avoid burning and ensure even cooking.
You can adjust the spice levels in the raita and chilla according to your taste preferences.
Can I use any other flour instead of gram flour?
Gram flour is essential for this recipe as it binds the ingredients well. However, you can experiment with other flours like whole wheat or rice flour.
Can I skip the boondi in the raita?
Yes, boondi adds texture to the raita, but you can skip it or replace it with chopped cucumber or grated carrot.
How can I make the chilla gluten-free?
To make the chilla gluten-free, omit the suji and use only gram flour.
Can I store the batter for later use?
It's best to prepare the batter fresh, but you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
What can I serve with palak chilla?
Palak chilla pairs well with raita, chutney, or ketchup. You can also serve it with a side of salad.
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