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Bhaat Na Shekla

Leftover rice gets an interesting makeover with veggies and spices. A simple pancake from Gujarat that can be made in a jiffy which can be served as a breakfast snack.

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Main ingredients Cooked rice, Carrot, Onion, Fresh coriander leaves, Green chillies, Carom seeds, Turmeric powder, Gram flour, Yogurt
Cuisine Gujarati
Course Snack
Prep time 10-15 minutes
Cook time 15-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Savoury
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ cup gram flour (besan)
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • Oil as required
  • Tomato ketchup to serve

Method

  1. Take cooked rice in a large bowl, add carrot, onion, coriander leaves, green chillies, carom seeds, turmeric powder, gram flour, salt and yogurt, mash lightly and mix till well combined. Add ¾ cup water and mix well.
  2. Heat a little oil in a non-stick pan, add a portion of the mixture and spread it evenly. Drizzle a little oil all around, cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. Use up the remaining batter similarly.
  3. Place each shekla on a serving plate and serve hot with tomato ketchup.
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