Spring onion besan pancakes

Pudla/Dhirde


Pudlas in Gujarati or dhirde in Marathi is a quick and simple snack. It can be made as a snack or even as a light dinner. There are days when you are just too tired to cook anything elaborate. At that time pudlas are a convenient option.

There are quite a few kinds of Pudlas using different ingredients and different flours. I like the spring onion ones. So here is the recipe for it. It tastes fabulous when served with ketchup.

Ingredients:
2 cups gram flour (besan)
Spring onions one bunch
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp dhaniajeera powder (optional)
Asafoetida 1 pinch
Oil
Salt (to taste)

Process:
Mix all the ingredients together. Add water little by little to avoid lumps and make a thick batter like pancakes. Keep this aside for an hour or so. Smear a little oil on a heated tava. Pour out a large spoonful of batter on the tava and spread it with the back of a spoon. Let it cook. When done turn and cook the other side. Remove when crisp. Serve hot with ketchup.