Now that Covid-19 is upon us, and realistically speaking, isn’t leaving us anytime soon, I’ve been spending a lot more time doing the things I didn’t normally have time for. Things like organizing. I’m such a hoarder, but now I have finally made time to organize and put my stuff away. Bollywood movie nights are a thing now! Every weekend my husband and I watch a movie and it’s been fun catching up on old Bollywood classics. Of course, cooking! I cooked a decent amount before the whole Coronavirus, but now I’m cooking almost daily. I’m improvising with the ingredients I have on hand because I no longer have the luxury to go buy what I need. So here’s one creation I whipped up based on the ingredients I had at home – Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla.

What is Puda / Chilla?

Puda also is known as Chilla or Cheela is a savory Indian pancake. Besan Puda is made with chickpea flour, ginger, green chilies, and your choice of veggies. For this recipe, I used grated zucchini and carrots. Puda is best served with green chutney or ketchup, and a cup of masala chai.

Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda is:

A Savory PancakeHealthyVeganGluten-FreeNutritiousFlavorfulThe Perfect Brunch

How to make Zucchini Carrot Besan Puda Chilla recipe step by step?

Prepare the Puda Mixture

  1. In a mixing bowl, add chickpea flour (besan), zucchini, carrots, red onion, cilantro, ginger, and green chilies.2. Now add all the spices – cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and carom seeds (ajwain).3. Add water. Start with 1 cup and add another 1/4 cup. 4. Mix the batter so its flowy.

Cook the Puda

  1. Heat up a castiron skillet on low-medium heat. once hot, add a quarter teaspoon of oil.2. Pour half a third cup of the mixture to the skillet.3. Gently spread it out.4. Try and spread it out so the puda is thin.
  2. Add 1/4 tsp at a time over the puda and spread it out. You don’t need more than a quarter teaspoon of oil on top.6. After a couple of minutes once light bubbles form, gently flip.7. Nice and golden brown.8. Puda is ready.
  3. Enjoy with green chutney, ketchup, or red chili sauce.

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