Gluten-Free Ragi and Makki Chillas
Ingredients
- 1 cup maize flour
- 2 pinches turmeric powder
- a pinch of asafoetida powder
- some ajwain
- some finely chopped fresh chillies
- some finely chopped coriander
- some finely chopped spring onions
- salt as per taste
- some shredded carrot
- 1 cup ragi flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- water
- oil for shallow frying
Preparation
Take a mixing bowl and add 1 cup maize flour
Add a pinch of turmeric powder
Add a pinch of asafoetida powder
Add some ajwain
Add some finely chopped fresh chillies as per taste
Add some finely chopped coriander
Add some finely chopped spring onions
Add salt as per taste
Add some shredded carrot and mix it well
Add some water to make a soft and thick batter for the makki batter
Take another mixing bowl and add 1 cup ragi flour
Add a pinch of turmeric powder
Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
Add some finely chopped fresh chillies as per taste
Add some finely chopped coriander
Add some finely chopped spring onions
Add some shredded carrot
Add salt as per taste and mix it well
Add some water to make a soft and thick batter for the ragi batter
Heat up a pan and pour 1/2 teaspoon oil on it and spread it around
Pour a spoonful of each batter on the pan to make small chillas
Drizzle some oil around it and cook until it gets a golden-brown color
Make more chillas following the same procedure
Serve them hot with curd to taste
Tips
You can add spices as per your choice while making the batter
Enjoy with chutney, pickle, or curd for a delicious breakfast
This recipe is gluten-free and almost vegan