Vegan Besan Puda - Spicy Indian Pancakes

Ex-Pat Mama's Note:

I got this recipe from one of the best! I urge you to go to Manjulaskitchen.com and watch the videos of Manjula cooking this and other fabulous recipes. Besan Puda is vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cup graham flour
• 1/4 cup rice flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 3/4 cup water (up to 1 cup to get the right consistency)
• 1 teaspoon green chili pepper, chopped
• 1 cup zucchini, shredded
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 6 teaspoons oil

Directions:

1. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the water and stir until the mixture is smooth add in the chills, zucchini and cilantro.
2. Heat a medium fry pan over medium-high heat. Pour about 1/2 cup of batter in center of pan. Spread thin into about a 6 or 7 inch circle.
3. When the pancake appears dry, sprinkle a teaspoon of oil across the top and then flip the pancake.
4. Flip it one more time to brown each side and then serve immediately.