Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and adding a Desi touch to your routine is a great way to start the day. Here are five tantalizing Desi pancake variations to try.
Poha Chilla is a savory breakfast pancake made from poha, besan, onions, spices, and herbs, perfect for a quick, nutritious breakfast, or paired with dahi or ketchup.
Malpua, a traditional Indian dessert pancake, is a sweet treat made from flour, milk, and sugar, deep-fried until crispy, often marinated in fragrant syrup, served with almonds and saffron threads.
Rava Uttapam is a South Indian pancake made with fermented rice and lentils, topped with vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and green chilies, served with coconut chutney and sambar for a nutritious breakfast.
Besan Chilla, a savory pancake made from chickpea flour, is a simple dish fried until golden brown, served with tart tamarind chutney or mint yogurt dip.
Pesarattu, a South Indian pancake made with green moong dal, rice, and spices, is popular in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for its healthful, gluten-free options.
A Punjabi specialty that is very easy to prepare. Here, wheat, sugar, water, and fennel seeds are used.