Besan Poodas

Ingredients:

• 1 cup gram flour
• 1 cup water (approx.)
• ¼ tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp salt
• Topping (Mix together)
• ¼ cup finely chopped French beans
• ½ onions- chopped finely

• ½ tomato deseeded and chopped finely
• 2 tbsp green coriander
• 1 green chili- deseeded and chopped finely
• ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp chaat masala

1. Mix all ingredients of the batter together in the bowl. Beat well to make a batterof pouring consistency.
2. Heat a non stick pan (not too hot). Smear 1 tsp oil in the centre.
3. Remove from fire and pour 1 ½ karchhis of batter (1/2 of the batter) in the centre. Spread by tilting the pan.
4. Return to fire on low heat. Sprinkle the topping mixture. Press with a potato masher.
5. Turn over when the underside is done and crisp. Cook the other side for a minute.
6. Serve immediately.