Chawal na Pudla (Savory Multigrain Rice Pancakes) is a nutritious, filling meal that’s guaranteed to keep you energized for the day! With whole grains, fresh veggies, and a delicious whipped feta dip, it’s also perfect as snack or breakfast to start your day.

Chawal na Pudla is popular Gujarati breakfast that’s made with leftover rice along with healthy grains and flours. Cooked to golden brown perfection and sprinkled with aromatic spices and crispy veggies, it’s a delicious meal that everyone is sure to love!

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Chawal Na Pudla (Savory Multigrain Rice Pancakes)

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

 

Chawal na Pudla (Savory Multigrain Rice Pancakes) is a nutritious, filling meal that’s guaranteed to keep you energized for your day! With whole grains, fresh veggies, and a delicious whipped feta dip, it's also perfect as snack or breakfast to start your day.

Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: healthy

Custom Category: Breakfast, Healthy, Main Course, Snacks

Servings: 6

Calories: 263 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

Batter:

• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup besan (gram or chickpea flour)
• 1/2 cup wheat flour , or jowar (sorghum or white millet) flour
• 1/4 cup carrot , grated
• 1/4 cup zucchini , grated
• 1/4 cup spinach , finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cabbage , finely chopped
• 1 tsp green chilies , minced
• 1 tsp ginger , minced
• 1 tsp minced garlic , optional
• water , as needed
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• salt , to taste

Toppings:

• 1/4 cup onions , finely chopped
• 1/4 cup tomatoes , finely chopped
• 1/4 cup bell peppers , finely chopped
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• mozzarella cheese , optional
• oil , as needed for cooking

Whipped feta:

• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 1 tbsp cream cheese

Instructions

1. To make the whipped feta, simply blend the feta cheese and cream cheese in a food processor for 2-3 minutes until creamy. Set aside in a separate bowl.

2. Mix together all of the pancake batter ingredients until we’ll combined and at a spreadable consistency, adding water as needed. Let this rest for 10 minutes.

3. Heat a large nonstick pan or tava on medium-low heat and grease it with a little oil. Pour a ladle of the batter and spread of a the back of the spoon. Use the back of a ladle to create a small hole in the center of the pancake.

4. Add a little bit of all of your toppings as desired. Let the pancake cook on both sides until golden brown. If you want to add some cheese, add it on top when your pancake is done from both sides and cover it with a lid for a few minutes to help it melt.
5. Serve with the whipped feta and your choice of chutneys and sauces! Enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

• You can use any seasonal vegetable of your choice in the batter.

Nutrition Facts

Chawal Na Pudla (Savory Multigrain Rice Pancakes)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 213mg9%

Potassium 395mg11%

Carbohydrates 34g11%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 1571IU31%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 184mg18%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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