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Crispy Chickpea Flour Crepes

Serves: 12

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(Besan kae Pudhae)
Category: Crepes and Pancakes, Vegan
Makes 12 to 16 crepes
Made with chickpea flour, these crispy crepes require no soaking or fermenting time and are delicious. When we were kids, my mother made them for us very often--not looking at the time of the day. They were as desirable (and quick arid easy) for breakfast and brunch as they were with a cup of afternoon tea (hot milk for the kids). Try it with Yogurt Chutney with Puréed Greens (see Chutneys and Pickles).


   1 1/2 cups chickpea flour (besan)
   1 small onion, minced
   1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stems
   1 tablespoon peeled minced fresh ginger
   1 to 3 fresh green chili peppers, such as serrano, minced with seeds
   1 tablespoon ground coriander
   1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
   1/4 teaspoon baking soda
   1 1/2 to 2 cups water, as needed
   1/4 cup peanut oil


1. In a small bowl, mix together everything, except the water and oil. Then add the water as needed to make a semi-thick batter of pouring consistency. Whip with a fork a few seconds to make it fluffy. Set aside about 30 minutes.

2. Heat about 2 teaspoons oil in a tava or a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until a sprinkling of water sizzles immediately. Using a metal soup ladle, pour about 1/4 cup batter onto the hot tava and spread it evenly into a 5- to 6-inch circle by lightly pushing the batter outwards in round, circular motions with the back of the ladle.

3. As the pancake sets and turns lightly golden on the bottom (which happens very quickly), drizzle 1/2 to 1 teaspoon oil around the edges and a few drops on top and cook until the bottom takes on a rich golden hue, about 30 seconds. Turn over once and cook until the other side takes on a similar color, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a serving platter, repeat with the remaining batter, and serve hot.

From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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