Besan Pudla
Excerpted from New Indian Basics

Yield:
12
Pancakes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
For my weekend brunch table, I often find myself making these Indian-style savoury vegetable pancakes. They are hearty, protein-packed with chickpea flour, loaded with vegetables, and full of flavor, especially when topped with a fresh chutney. But it’s the frilly, crispy little edges that keep me coming back for more! A few years ago, we were invited to collaborate with the chefs at the Art Gallery of Ontario for a presentation on Indian cooking when the exhibit Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, came to Canada. We made these simple chickpea-based pancakes, which were dressed up for the occasion into blinis topped with cilantro and chutney garnishes. Either served as a savoury appetizer or for a hearty brunch, these pancakes are easy and delicious and can be enjoyed any time of day.
New Indian Basics by Preena Chauhan with Recipes by Arvinda Chauhan
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Welcome Arvinda and Preena, the mother-daughter duo behind Arvinda’s premium Indian spice blends, into your kitchen with their decades of experience, vibrant recipes, and cooking wisdom! Learn the basics of both classic and modern…
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PREENA CHAUHAN and ARVINDA CHAUHAN are the proprietors of a Canadian-based company, Arvinda’s Spices & Chai, that sells freshly-roasted, ground, and small-batch Indian and international spice blends. They create some of the world’s premier spice blends, retailed internationally at stores like Harrods in London, and Whole Foods, Williams-Sonoma and Sobeys in North America. Arvinda’s also offers cooking classes, and they regularly appear as food experts on TV shows like Cityline.