Description
Spinach Puda is a healthy and savory Indian pancake recipe made with chickpea flour, fresh spinach, and warm spices. This gluten-free vegetarian dish is perfect for breakfast, snack, or light dinner, packed with iron, fiber, and flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup chickpea flour (besan) 1 cup finely chopped spinach 2 tablespoons yogurt 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 green chili finely chopped (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed) 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine chickpea flour, turmeric, salt, and cumin seeds. Add yogurt and water gradually while whisking to create a smooth, lump-free batter. Fold in chopped spinach and green chili and mix thoroughly. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread into a thin circle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and edges firm up, then flip and cook the other side for 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining batter and serve hot with chutney, yogurt, or ketchup.
Notes
Make sure the batter consistency is pourable but not runny. Chop spinach finely so it cooks evenly in the pancake. Adjust green chili to taste or skip it if you prefer mild flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Light Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puda
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg