This is a typical dish prepared in the state of Maharashtra in India. 'Dhirade' is the marathi name for these pancakes. We used to love these with a blob of fresh homemade white butter or 'Loni' as our mother used to serve us these hot 'dhirade' after a tiring day at school or office. Mix of gram flour and rice flour , mildly spiced , made into a thin batter. Crisp golden brown pancakes are made out of these. A great healthy, easy breakfast recipe. Easily made from ingredients readily available in your kitchen. Great for those sudden hunger pangs . It is also known as tomato omlette in some places.
INGREDIENTS:
Gram flour/Besan 2 Bowls
Rice flour 1/2 Bowl
Pinch of hing powder
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
green chillies chopped 2 nos
ajwain (owa) 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp (adjust as per taste)
1 Medium sized onion grated (Makes the pancakes nice and crisp)
1 Tomato finely chopped .
Coriander leaves finely chopped 1/2 bowl.
Salt to taste .
water
Oil to make pancakes. (Dhirade)
METHOD :
1. In a large bowl, mix all of the above ingredients one by one . Mix well each time.
2. Adding little water as required make a thin batter of pouring consistency.
3. Break any lumps if formed.
4. Let the mixture rest for 10 mins.
5. Heat a tawa/skillet/pan or gridle . Add a little oil and spread it on the pan.
6. Once hot, pour a little batter and spread it to make thin and round pancakes.
7. Drizzle a little oil at the sides.
8. Keep covered on low flame.
9. Once it turns golden brown on one side, flip the pancake.
10. Do not cover now.
11. Once done on both sides, its ready to serve .
12. Serve hot with Green chutney or tomato ketchup or even a blob of white butter or curds.
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