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Healthy Green Peas Pancakes

5 from 1 vote
This green peas pancake is a quick and healthy Indian-style breakfast made with green peas, semolina, and curd. It has a soft texture from inside with lightly crisp edges and a mild, comforting flavor. Made with simple ingredients, it is perfect for breakfast, kids’ tiffin, or a light evening snack.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 People
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • cup green peas
  • A handful of coriander leaves
  • 1 green chilli
  • ½ inch ginger
  • ½ cup semolina suji
  • ½ cup curd
  • 2 tablespoons water
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped capsicum
  • 2 tablespoons boiled sweet corn
  • 2 tablespoons chopped carrot
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon pizza oregano
  • A pinch of salt
For Cooking
  • Salt to taste
  • Ghee or oil as required

Equipment

  • 1 Mixer Grinder / Blender
  • 1 Chopping Board & Knife
  • 1 Non-Stick Tawa / Pan
  • 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons

Method

  1. Add green peas, coriander leaves, green chilli, ginger, semolina, curd, and water to a mixer jar.
  2. Grind everything into a smooth, lump-free batter.
  3. Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover it, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the topping by mixing onion, capsicum, corn, carrot, black pepper, oregano, and salt.
  5. After resting, add salt to the batter and mix gently.
  6. Heat a tawa on low flame and grease it lightly with ghee or oil.
  7. Pour 2 tablespoons of batter and spread it into a small pancake.
  8. Place the vegetable topping on top and press lightly.
  9. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes on low flame.
  10. Drizzle a little oil, flip the pancake, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  11. Repeat with the remaining batter.
  12. Serve hot with chutney, sauce, or curd.

Notes

  1. Cook on low flame for even cooking.
  2. Resting the batter improves softness.
  3. Adjust spices according to taste.
  4. Serve hot for best flavor.