Spicy Fenugreek Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of chick pea flour
• 1/4 cup chapatti flour
• 1/2 cup frozen chopped fenugreek leaves (or fresh if you have them)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 green chilli finely chopped (deseeded if you wish)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves - with stalks
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp sugar (to balance out the bitterness of fenugreek)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional)
• 3/4 tsp minced ginger
• 1/4 tsp ajwain seeds (crushed with the palms of your hand to release the flavour)
• 1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 11/4 cup of water

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Add all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk together to make a batter, adding the water gradually

3. 3

   Heat a non stick fry pan (medium heat) and add a tsp of oil

4. 4

   Ladle the batter onto the pan and spread into a circle using the back of the spoon

5. 5

   Add some more drops of oil around the pancake (to help it peel off) once the pancake is bubbling on one side flip the pancake over and cover with a lid for a few minutes (this will help it cook quicker)

6. 6

   Flip over a few times and allow it cook on both sides for a few minutes

7. 7

   Enjoy for breakfast/lunch/dinner or as a snack with a steaming hot cup of chai