Description
Spinach Puda is a delightful and nutritious Indian pancake that brings together the earthy goodness of chickpea flour and fresh spinach. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy mornings or casual brunch gatherings, offering a vibrant flavor profile and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- Chickpea flour (besan)
- Fresh spinach
- Ginger
- Green chilies
- Coriander powder
- Cumin powder
- Turmeric powder
- Red chili powder
- Carom seeds (ajwain)
- Salt
- Avocado oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping ginger, green chilies, and spinach.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, chopped spinach, ginger, green chilies, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, carom seeds, and salt.
- Gradually add water while mixing until you achieve a slightly runny batter consistency.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over low-medium heat and spray with avocado oil.
- Pour 1/3 cup of batter onto the skillet and spread into a round shape. Cook until bubbles form on the surface (about 45 seconds), then drizzle with oil before flipping.
- Flip the puda and cook for another 2 minutes until fully cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh spinach for better flavor and nutrition. Gradually adjust water to reach desired batter consistency. Ensure your skillet is preheated for even cooking.