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-Friendly Spiced Chickpea Flour Pancakes with Creamy Avocado Salsa

Name: -Friendly Spiced Chickpea Flour Pancakes with Creamy Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian Fusion
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour (besan); 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional); 3/4 cup water (adjust as needed for batter consistency); 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (plus more for cooking); Salt to taste; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced; 1 small tomato, seeded and diced; 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion; 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; Salt and pepper to taste

By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished Apr 8, 2026 | Updated Jul 22, 2026

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-Friendly Spiced Chickpea Flour Pancakes with Creamy Avocado Salsa with measured ingredients, 30-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for protein-focused meals, snacks, smoothies, and meal preparation.

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Total 30 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Indian Fusion

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
3/4 cup water (adjust as needed for batter consistency)
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil (plus more for cooking)
Salt to taste
For the Avocado Salsa
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1 small tomato, seeded and diced
2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, turmeric, cumin, coriander, black pepper, cayenne (if using), baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Add chopped cilantro, red onion, and green chili to the dry ingredients; mix gently.
Gradually pour in water and olive oil while whisking to create a smooth batter with a pourable but thick consistency. Adjust water as needed.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with oil.
Pour about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet; gently spread into approximately 4-inch diameter circles.
Cook for 3-4 minutes, until bubbles appear and edges lift; flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
Remove pancakes and keep warm; repeat with remaining batter, adding oil as needed.
Meanwhile, prepare the avocado salsa by combining diced avocado, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently.
Serve pancakes warm topped with or alongside the creamy avocado salsa. Enjoy immediately.
For meal prep, store pancakes and avocado salsa separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.