A traditional Gujarati dish, this gujju snack is more famous in the south of Mumbai It is slowly spreading its wings to the other regions too. Puda may be sweet or savoury, deep-fried or tava-cooked. Here is a mildly-spiced version of puda made with Besan and some spices. Its Indian savory pancake or veg. omelet .
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 8 mins
Makes 8 chilas
Ingredients
- 1 cup besan (bengal gram flour)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
- 1grated onion
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
- 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 3/4 tsp fruit salt
- oil for greasing
For Serving
green chutney
Method:
- Combine all the ingredients along with ½ cup of water in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame and grease it lightly with oil.
- Pour ¼th portion of the mixture on it and spread it evenly using a ladle to make a thin pancake.
- Sprinkle of Oil evenly over it using a spatula.
- Cook on a medium flame till the chila turns golden brown in colour on one side.
- Turn over, cook on a medium flame for another minute and fold over using a spatula to make a semi-circle.
- Place the chila on a plate and serve immediately with Green chutney.
