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A freshly made palak chilla recipe served with chutney on a plate

Classic Palak Chilla Recipe | Healthy Spinach Pancakes

Enjoy a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack with this classic Palak Chilla recipe. These healthy spinach pancakes are easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 chillas
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach packed
  • 1 cup Besan (Chickpea Flour)
  • 1 cup Water or as needed
  • 1-2 Green Chillies finely chopped (adjust to preference)
  • 1-inch Ginger grated or finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing) optional
  • Salt To taste
  • Oil or Ghee For cooking

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Non-stick Pan or Cast-iron Griddle
  • Ladle

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash spinach thoroughly and either finely chop it or blanch briefly, then squeeze out excess water.
  2. Combine spinach, besan, chillies, ginger, cumin, turmeric, asafoetida, and salt in a blender or food processor.
  3. Gradually add water and blend until a smooth, pourable batter is formed, similar to dosa or crepe consistency.
  4. Allow the batter to rest for 10-15 minutes to ensure the besan absorbs the liquid for softer chillas.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
  6. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot griddle and spread it gently in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
  7. Drizzle oil or ghee around the edges and on top, then cook for 2-3 minutes until the underside is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Flip the chilla and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the other side is cooked with light brown spots.
  9. Remove the cooked chilla, repeat the process with the remaining batter, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add finely chopped onions or grated carrots to the batter. Serve these chillas hot with a side of green chutney or yogurt for a complete meal.