Chilra
Veg
Vegan
A traditional Himachali pancake made from buckwheat flour, commonly enjoyed as a breakfast or snack.
Cuisines
Himachali
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Buckwheat flour |
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1 cup | Water |
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1/2 cup | Jaggery |
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1/4 teaspoon | Baking soda |
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1/4 teaspoon | Cardamom , powder |
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— | Ghee , for cooking |
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— | Salt , pinch of |
Instructions
- 1 In a mixing bowl, combine buckwheat flour, water, jaggery, baking soda, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt.
- 2 Mix well to form a smooth batter without lumps.
- 3 Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and grease it lightly with ghee.
- 4 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it gently to form a small pancake.
- 5 Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the edges start to lift, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- 6 Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more ghee as needed.
Tips
Serve warm with a dollop of fresh cream or honey for added sweetness.