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Cabbage Pancakes, Healthy Cabbage Besan Chilla

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गोभी पैनकेक रेसिपी | मिनी गोभी पेनकेक्स | झटपट पैनकेक | नाश्ते के लिए गोभी पैनकेक - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Cabbage Pancakes, Healthy Cabbage Besan Chilla in Hindi)

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cabbage pancakes recipe | Indian vegan cabbage pancakes | healthy mini cabbage pancakes | cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack is a quick fix snack with most ingredients available in our pantry. Learn how to make Indian vegan cabbage pancakes.

To make cabbage pancakes, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl along with approx. ½ cup water and mix well. Grease a non-stick mini uttapa pan with a little oil. Pour a little batter in each uttapa mould and spread it lightly. Cook on a medium flame, using a little oil till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make more mini pancakes. Serve immediately.

An enhanced version of chila, Indian vegan cabbage pancakes are delicious and wholesome. What is more, it can also be prepared in a jiffy, making it a great start to a busy day.

Moreover, these cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack are quite versatile. The besan can be replaced with other flours like jowar flour, bajra flour or even ragi flour. To make a Jain version of these pancakes, you just have to avoid the use of onions. Try them at snack time, they appeal to adults and kids alike.

The use of besan adds protein to these healthy mini cabbage pancakes, while cabbage apart from being low in calories and carbs also abounds in fibre and vitamin C, which makes them suitable for diabetics, heart patients and weight-watchers too! Serve hot and fresh with green chutney.

Tips for cabbage pancakes. 1. To make the batter, add water gradually as the quantity of water usually depends on the quality of the flour. 2. If the batter turns out to be runny, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of besan. 3. If the batter is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water. 4. Remember to grease the uttapam pan with oil in each batch. 5. If you are making these pancakes for kids, we suggest you replace chopped green chillies with green chilli paste and adjust it as per your child’s liking. 6. You can also add other veggies like grated carrot or green like chopped spinach.

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What is cabbage pancake made of?

See the below image of list of ingredients for making cabbage pancakes recipe.

How to select cabbage, gobhi

Choose cabbage heads that are firm and dense with shiny, crisp, colorful leaves.
The leaves should be free of cracks, bruises and blemishes.
Severe damage to the outer leaves is suggestive of worm damage or decay that may reside in the inner core as well.

There should be only a few outer loose leaves attached to the stem. If not, it may be an indication of undesirable texture and taste.

How to select besan, chana dal flour, bengal gram flour

Choose yellow-coloured flour that is clean and free from insects.
Purchase coarsely or finely ground besan, as desired.
Check the label and buy the freshest stock as it imbibes a rancid smell over time.
It should also be free broken grains of chana dal.

Also make sure that there is no evidence of moisture or lumps formation.

How to select onions

Choose onions with tightly closed necks that are absolutely dry, avoiding those with a thick, woody centre in the neck.
The skin should be bright and shiny.
If you notice dark, powdery patches under the skin, pass it up as this is an indication of a common mould which will eventually spoil the flesh.
Avoid those that are sprouting or have signs of mould.

In addition, onions of inferior quality often have soft spots, moisture at their neck, and dark patches, which may all be indications of decay.

For the batter of cabbage pancakes

For the batter of cabbage pancakes recipe | Indian vegan cabbage pancakes | healthy mini cabbage pancakes | cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack, Add 1 cup grated cabbage. in a deep bowl.
Add 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour).
Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.

Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder.
Add 1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste.
Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
Add salt to taste.

Add approx. ½ cup water. Add water gradually as the quantity of water usually depends on the quality of the flour.
Mix well. Ensure the batter is lump free. The batter for cabbage pancakes recipe | Indian vegan cabbage pancakes | healthy mini cabbage pancakes | cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack is ready.

How to make cabbage pancakes

To make cabbage pancakes recipe | Indian vegan cabbage pancakes | healthy mini cabbage pancakes | cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack, grease a non-stick mini uttapa pan with ¼ tsp of of oil.
Pour a little batter in an uttapa mould. Spread it lightly using a small spoon.
Spread 1 tsp of oil on all the pancakes.

Cook them on one side till golden brown in colour.
Turn them over and cook on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in colour from other side. Prefer to use a small spoon to turn them.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make more mini pancakes.
Serve cabbage pancakes recipe | Indian vegan cabbage pancakes | healthy mini cabbage pancakes | cabbage besan chilla quick Indian snack immediately with green chutney.
Cabbage chilla is a healthy and delicious way to incorporate vegetables into your diet, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber while being low in calories.

Pro tips for cabbage pancakes

To make the batter, add water gradually as the quantity of water usually depends on the quality of the flour.
If the batter turns out to be runny, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of besan.
If the batter is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.
Remember to grease the uttapa pan with oil in each batch.
If you are making these pancakes for kids, we suggest you replace chopped green chillies with green chilli paste and adjust it as per your child’s liking.

You can also add other veggies like grated carrot or green like chopped spinach.

Health Benefits of cabbage pancakes

Cabbage Pancakes – for diabetes, healthy heart, obesity and PCOS.
The protein content of these pancakes helps add a satiey value and boost metabolism which can promote weight loss.
With too many carbs, these are an apt diabetic snack too.
The fibre in it is beneficial to manage blood cholesterol levels.

It also helps to a maintain a healthy gut.
Women with PCOS who are aiming a trimmed waistline, can also try these simple Indian tongue-tickling pancakes.
Though some amount of vitamin C will be lost during cooking, you can benefit from the remaining to build a healthy immune system and reduce inflammation in the body.