Besan ka Cheela

Ingredients (Serves 8)

• 1 cup: Besan
• ½ cup: Methi leaves-finely chopped
• Green chillies-finely chopped to taste
• 1 tsp: Ajwain
• 1 tsp: Chilli powder
• 2 tsp: Salt or to taste
• 4 tsp: Oil for frying the cheelas
• 1 cup: Water

Method:

1. Mix all the ingredients, except oil, to a thick pouring consistency, adding the water a little at a time . Leave to rest for 15-20 minutes.
2. Heat a tbsp or so of oil in a frying pan, then pour it off into a container.
3. Keeping the heat high, pour some batter in the center of the pan, spreading it out a little.
4. Lower the heat and let cook till the edges brown a little and can be lifted easily.
5. Dribble a little oil around it, turning the pan so the oil goes under the cheela. Flip it over to cook slightly on the other side and before serving it hot with a green chutney.