Description
Spinach Puda is a savory, gluten-free Indian pancake made from chickpea flour and fresh spinach, seasoned with aromatic spices. Crisp on the outside and soft inside, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water (adjust as needed)
2 tablespoons oil or ghee for cooking
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix chickpea flour, chopped spinach, green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
2. Gradually whisk in water until the batter is smooth and pourable.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with oil or ghee.
4. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan, spreading it gently into a circle.
5. Cook 2–3 minutes until golden underneath, then flip and cook 2 more minutes.
6. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding oil as needed. Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.
Notes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 small puda (serves 3)
Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puda
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: spinach puda, chickpea pancake, gluten-free breakfast