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Easy Spinach Puda: A Wholesome and Flavorful Indian Pancake

Easy Spinach Puda is a savory, protein-packed Indian pancake made from chickpea flour (besan) and fresh spinach. Infused with aromatic spices like coriander, cumin, and turmeric, along with a touch of ginger and green chilies for heat, these pancakes are golden, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. The addition of carom seeds (ajwain) gives them a unique and slightly nutty flavor, making them irresistibly delicious

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups chickpea flour (besan)

  • 4 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped

  • 2-inch piece ginger, chopped

  • 2–3 green chilies, finely chopped

  • 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder

  • 3/4 tsp cumin powder

  • 3/4 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1/3 tsp red chili powder

  • 1 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)

  • 1 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 1/2 cups water (add 2 cups initially, then add 1/2 cup later if needed)

Cooking Oil:

  • Avocado oil spray for cooking

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil, divided (1/4 tsp per puda)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the ginger, green chilies, and fresh spinach.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, chopped spinach, ginger, green chilies, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, carom seeds, and salt. Mix thoroughly.

  3. Form the Batter: Gradually add 1 3/4 cups of water to the dry ingredients, mixing continuously to form a smooth, slightly runny batter. Add an additional 1/2 cup of water if needed to reach the desired consistency.

  4. Heat the Skillet: Preheat a cast iron skillet over low-medium heat for about 5 minutes. Spray with avocado oil.

  5. Cook the Puda: Using a 1/3 cup measuring scoop, pour batter onto the skillet. Gently spread the batter and wait for bubbles to appear (about 45 seconds). Drizzle 1/4 tsp of oil on top.

  6. Flip and Cook: Flip the puda and cook the other side for about 2 minutes or until fully cooked through.

  7. Serve Hot: Serve hot with cilantro chutney and red chili sauce

  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 150 per serving