Nothing is more enjoyable when the monsoon season approaches than curling up at home, watching the raindrops fall, and indulging in some mouth-watering food. The versatile ingredient chana besan, commonly known as gram flour, can be used to create mouth-watering desserts. We’ll look at some quick and simple chana-besan snack options in this blog post to sate your monsoon cravings. These recipes are ideal for rainy evenings when you want to indulge without spending all day in the kitchen because they are delectable and take little work. Consequently, let’s explore the world of chana besan snacks and find some delectable possibilities.
Besan Toast:
Besan toast is a great option if you’re searching for a quick and crunchy snack. Besan, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric, and water should all be combined in a basin to create a smooth batter. Bread slices should be dipped into the batter so that all sides are covered. The bread slices with the besan coating should be placed in a hot skillet with plenty of good cooking oil. Cook until they are crispy and golden brown. Experience the ideal fusion of tastes and textures by serving these delectable besan toasts with a side of tart tomato ketchup.
Besan Chilla:
Start your monsoon munching adventure with the traditional Besan chilla. It’s not just tasty, but also incredibly easy to make this savoury pancake with chana besan. Besan, water, finely diced tomatoes, green chillies, salt, turmeric, and besan are combined in a bowl. Pour a ladleful of the batter onto a non-stick skillet that is hot and lightly greased with healthy cooking oil. All sides of the chilla should be golden brown. Take pleasure in this tasty snack’s crunchy rims and soft centre by serving it hot with green chutney or ketchup.
Besan Dhokla:
Dhokla, a common Gujarati food that is both filling and light, is known as besan dhokla. It has a light, fluffy texture because it is created with besan batter that has been fermented. Besan should be combined with yogurt, ginger-green chilli paste, salt, and turmeric to make besan dhokla. After adding a pinch of baking soda, the mixture should steam for 15 to 20 minutes in a greased dish. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and green chillies to the dhokla once it has completed cooking. Serve it cut into squares with zesty mint or tamarind chutney. These bite-sized treats are ideal for rainy nights when you want something tasty but light.
Besan Cheela Rolls:
For a different take on the traditional besan chilla, make besan cheela rolls. Prepare the besan chilla as directed above and set it aside to cool. Cover the chilla with green chutney or mint sauce and a layer of finely chopped veggies like carrots, bell peppers, and cucumbers. Sprinkle with chaat masala for an added flavour boost. It should be tightly rolled and toothpick-secured. The roll should be divided into bite-sized pieces and offered to the family as a tasty and nutritious snack.
Chana Besan snacks are the ideal rainy-day companion. These quick and simple recipes, which range from the traditional besan chilla to crispy pakodas and fluffy dhoklas, will satiate your monsoon desires. Grab some besan, then prepare to enjoy these tasty goodies with a little healthy frying oil.
