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Chickpea Flour Savory Pancake with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 21, 2026 | Updated Oct 17, 2026
Indian Fusion 30 mins gluten-freeeasy-recipesquick-mealswhole-foods

Savory chickpea-flour pancakes with spinach and onion, served with avocado-cilantro sauce. Estimated timing (not kitchen-tested): preparation 15 minutes; cooking 15 minutes; additional elapsed time 0 minutes; total about 30 minutes. Times are planning estimates based on the instructions. Follow the stated doneness and temperature checks, and extend cooking or cooling as needed.

Chickpea Flour Savory Pancake with Avocado Cilantro Sauce
Prep 15 min
Cook 15 min
Total 30 min
Servings 4
Difficulty easy
Cuisine Indian Fusion

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Total30 min
Servings4
Difficultyeasy
CuisineIndian Fusion
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small green chili, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil for cooking
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
Powerproteinplates Chickpea Flour Savory Pancake with Avocado Cilantro Sauce ingredients image
Powerproteinplates Chickpea Flour Savory Pancake with Avocado Cilantro Sauce ingredients image

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, sift together chickpea flour, turmeric powder, ground cumin, chili powder (if using), baking soda, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in water until a smooth, slightly thick batter forms without lumps.
  3. Fold in chopped cilantro, green chili (optional), diced onions, and chopped spinach leaves.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon oil.
  5. Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto the skillet, spreading gently into a 5-6 inch diameter pancake.
  6. Cook 3-4 minutes until edges lift and bottom is golden brown.
  7. Flip carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and crisp.
  8. Repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed.
  9. For the avocado cilantro sauce, blend avocado, cilantro leaves, garlic, lime juice, salt, and water until smooth and creamy, adjusting water as desired.
  10. Serve warm pancakes topped or dipped with the creamy avocado cilantro sauce.
  11. Serve immediately as a savory pancake meal.
Powerproteinplates Chickpea Flour Savory Pancake with Avocado Cilantro Sauce process and serving image
Powerproteinplates Chickpea Flour Savory Pancake with Avocado Cilantro Sauce process and serving image

Timing note

Frying takes 5-7 minutes per pancake batch; preparation and additional batches add time.

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