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Cucumber Soya Pancake
Tarla Dalal
12 February, 2025
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cucumber soya pancake recipe | soya cucumber chilla | savoury cucumber pancakes | with 19 amazing images.
Juicy cucumber with semolina and nutty soya flour, bring them all together and you have a fantastic cucumber soya pancake that is sure to make your day! Learn how to make cucumber soya pancake recipe | soya cucumber chilla | savoury cucumber pancakes |
These sumptuous cucumber soya pancakes are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein, and they are also relatively low in calories. They are made with a combination of grated cucumber, soya flour, and semolina, which gives them a unique texture and flavor. These soya cucumber chilla are quick and easy to make, making them a perfect healthy breakfast option. Plus, they are a great way to use up leftover cucumbers!
Cucumber also possesses antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, adding to the goodness of this pancake. The savoury cucumber pancakes are lightly spiced with green chilies and coriander, and they can be served with curd or chutney.
pro tips to make cucumber soya pancake: 1. Grate the cucumber thickly, this prevents the pancakes from becoming soggy. 2. Use a non-stick pan, this will prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan. 3. Serve the pancakes immediately to enjoy its best flavours.
Enjoy cucumber soya pancake recipe | soya cucumber chilla | savoury cucumber pancakes | with detailed step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
8 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup thickly grated cucumber
1/2 cup soy flour
1/2 cup semolina (rava / sooji)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tbsp low fat curds (dahi)
salt to taste
2 1/4 tsp oil for greasing and cooking
For Serving
Method
- To make cucumber soya pancake recipe, combine all the ingredients along with 1 cup of water in a bowl and mix well to make a batter of dropping consistency.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly using ¼ tsp of oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread in a circular motion to make a pancake of 125 mm. (5”) in diameter circle.
- Cook it on a medium flame using ¼ tsp of oil, till it is golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 7 more pancakes.
- Serve cucumber soya pancake hot with green chutney.
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Cucumber Soya Pancake recipe with step by step photos
cucumber soya pancake recipe | soya cucumber chilla | savoury cucumber pancakes | then do try other pancake recipe also:
- buckwheat vegetable Indian wrap | buckwheat paneer paratha | stuffed buckwheat pancakes |
- gluten free chana dal pancakes recipe | gluten free Indian breakfast | gluten free cheela | gluten free chilla |
See the below image of list of ingredients for making cucumber soya pancake recipe.
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To make cucumber soya pancake recipe | soya cucumber chilla | savoury cucumber pancakes | in a deep bowl, add 1 cup thickly grated cucumber. Cucumber adds moisture and a refreshing flavor to cucumber soya pancakes.
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Add 1/2 cup soy flour. Soya flour is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12, making the pancakes more nutritious.
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Add 1/2 cup semolina (rava / sooji). Semolina adds a slightly coarse texture to the pancakes, making them more interesting to eat.
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Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Green chilies add a spicy kick to cucumber soya pancakes, balancing the coolness of the cucumber and the nuttiness of the soya flour.
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Add 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander adds a fresh, herbaceous flavor to cucumber soya pancakes. 1 It complements the mildness of cucumber and the nuttiness of soya flour.
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Add 2 tbsp low fat curds (dahi). It gives a slight tang to the pancakes, balancing out the flavors of the cucumber and soya flour.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 cup of water.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it lightly using ¼ tsp of oil.
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Pour a ladleful of the batter on it.
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Spread in a circular motion to make a pancake of 125 mm. (5”) in diameter circle.
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Cook it on a medium flame using ¼ tsp of oil.
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Cook till it is golden brown in colour from both the sides.
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Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 7 more pancakes.
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Serve cucumber soya pancake recipe | soya cucumber chilla | savoury cucumber pancakes | hot with green chutney.
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Grate the cucumber thickly, this prevents the pancakes from becoming soggy.
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Use a non-stick pan, this will prevent the pancakes from sticking to the pan.
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Serve the pancakes immediately to enjoy its best flavours.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 66 cal |
| Protein | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.8 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 7 mg |
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Krishna
March 13, 2025, midnight
What I can use instead of rava, I want gluten free option.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Try rice flour...
swechha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Instead of soy flour..what can I use?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Swechha, You can try using jowar flour or whole wheat flour Do try the recipe and let us know how it turned out... Happy Cooking !!!
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
A quick, healthy and satiating breakfast. A good source of iron, protein, fibre and vitamin A, which makes it a healthy breakfast option.
Divya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tried this with whole wheat instead of soya...it was so yummy,cucumber gives a different taste,my family just loved it.This recipe was so easy to make,healthy n tasty..Thank u :)
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Divya, good to see you innovate on our recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.
Loree Kitson
March 13, 2025, midnight
Bhavana Patel
March 13, 2025, midnight
good healthy recipe, Cucumber Soya Pancake
Richa
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried this receipe as ketto diet without sujji it''s just amazing and healthy... So happy
Anshu Dua
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam I tried the recipe,turned out yummy..Can we use bottle gourd instead of cucumber,for a change..?
