Aloo cheela, a popular Indian pancake made with potatoes, gram flour, and spices.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup gram flour (besan)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, gram flour, cornstarch, cumin seeds, salt, pepper, green chili, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil to the pan.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the batter onto the hot pan. Spread the batter out into a thin circle, about 6 inches in diameter.
- Cook the cheela for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat steps 3-4 with the remaining batter.
- Serve the aloo cheela hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.
Here are some tips for making aloo cheela:
- Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes before adding them to the batter. This will help to prevent the cheela from becoming soggy.
- If the batter is too thick, add a little bit of water until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking the cheela. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Be careful not to overcook the cheela. They should be golden brown on both sides, but still soft in the middle.
Aloo cheela is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It can be served plain or with your favorite chutney or sauce.