Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups chickpea flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 small red onion, very finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced tomato
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, very finely chopped
  • 4 jalapenos, seeds removed and very finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil

Method

  • Place chickpea flour in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup water and stir to make a smooth batter. Add salt, cayenne, onion, ginger, tomato, chiles, garlic and cilantro. Mix well and set aside por 15 minutes.
  • Place 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a skillet(preferably nonstick) over medium heat. Stir once and place about 1/3 cup batter into center of skillet. Tilt pan to spread( as if making a crepe). Cover and cook for three minutes. Turn over and cook, uncovered, for one more minute; it should be golden. repeat with remaining batter, stirring before using.
  • Serve hot with chutney.