Rice Pancakes With Spiced Yellow Peas (dhuska Chana Ghugni)

Rice Pancakes with Spiced Yellow Peas (Dhuska Chana Ghugni) is a traditional dish from Jharkhandi Cuisine that combines the savory flavors of rice pancakes with the spiciness of yellow peas.

Rice Pancakes With Spiced Yellow Peas (dhuska Chana Ghugni)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1/2 cup split yellow peas
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Soak the split yellow peas in water for 3-4 hours, then drain.
  2. In a bowl, mix the rice flour, soaked yellow peas, chopped onion, green chilies, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and salt. Add water to make a thick batter.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and pour a ladleful of the batter to make a pancake. Cook until both sides are golden brown. Repeat for the remaining batter.
  4. For the spiced yellow peas (ghugni), boil the soaked yellow peas with salt until tender. Drain and set aside.
  5. In a separate pan, heat oil and sauté the boiled yellow peas with cumin seeds, turmeric, and salt for a few minutes.
  6. Serve the rice pancakes with the spiced yellow peas on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
12g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Frying pan Saucepan

Tools

Ladle Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve hot with a side of tangy tamarind chutney.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding more or fewer green chilies.

Cost

$8