ponkh chilla recipe | healthy hurda pudla | ponk pancake |
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This ponkh chilla is not just delicious and healthy - it is also seasonal! Before the season for ponkh ends we suggest you try this recipe atleast once! Its great as a snack or even as a complete meal with some fresh coriander chutney! Learn how to make ponkh chilla recipe | healthy hurda pudla | ponk pancake |
Ponkh, or tender, juicy pods of jowar is a special winter crop that is very famous in Gujarat. Only for a short duration in winter, it is possible to harvest young jowar grains that are so juicy and tender.
Hence, the Gujaratis feel quite upbeat about it, and even throw parties to celebrate the harvesting of the ponkh. It is used raw, roasted or sautéed to make many recipes.
Here is a ponkh chilla, which is very different from the regular besan chila that you usually make. The addition of ponkh gives it a very nice, succulent mouth-feel.
Serve these healthy hurda pudla to relish them immediately after preparation. You can also try other chilla recipes like yellow moong dal paneer pudina chilla or nutritious chilla.
Tips to make ponk chilla: 1.Adding rice flour make the chilla more flavourful and crispy. 2. Make sure you serve the chilla immediately for the best flavour. 3. The ponk grains should be green in color, soft, clean, dust free and without any infestations or foul odor.
Enjoy ponkh chilla recipe | healthy hurda pudla | ponk pancake | with detailed step by step photos.
Method- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Add approx. ¾ cup of water and mix very well.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly with ½ tsp of oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle.
- Smear ½ tsp of oil over it and along the edges and cook on a high flame till the chila turns brown in colour.
- Flip over and cook on the other side as well.
- Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make 5 more chilas.
- Serve immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.
Ponkh Chilla, Healthy Hurda Pudla recipe with step by step photos
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ponkh chilla recipe | healthy hurda pudla | ponk pancake | then do try other chilla recipes also:
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ponkh chilla recipe | healthy hurda pudla | ponk pancake | is made using easily available ingredients in India: 1/2 cup ponk / ponkh (hurda), 1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour), 3 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta), 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), salt to taste and 6 tsp oil for greasing and cooking. See the below image of list of ingredients for ponk chilla.
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In a deep bowl, 1/2 cup ponk / ponkh (hurda).
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Add 1/4 cup besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 3 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta).
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add salt to taste.
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Add ¾ cup of water.
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Mix well.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly with ½ tsp of oil.
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Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle.
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Smear ½ tsp of oil over it and along the edges and cook on a high flame till the chila turns brown in colour.
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Flip over and cook on the other side as well.
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Serve immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.
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Adding rice flour make the chilla more flavourful and crispy.
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Make sure you serve the chilla immediately for the best flavour.
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The ponk grains should be green in color, soft, clean, dust free and without any infestations or foul odor.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per chila
Energy | 134 cal |
Protein | 3.1 g |
Carbohydrates | 17.4 g |
Fiber | 2.5 g |
Fat | 5.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 6.3 mg |
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