Chapri (Savory Pancakes)

Chapri (Savory Pancakes)

Chapri (Savory Pancakes)

Chapri, sometimes called chapti, are a Bangladeshi-style savory pancakes that are eaten for breakfast. These pancakes are eaten without any type of syrup or sweetener. They are made with wheat flour and flavored with common Bangladeshi kitchen ingredients: green chilies, garlic, turmeric, cumin, and cilantro.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Bangladeshi
Keyword: Bangladeshi, breakfast, South Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • griddle

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups wheat flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup white onion finely chopped
  • 2 green chilies finely chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tsp salt
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Whisk together the egg, garlic paste, turmeric, and cumin.
    Bangladeshi, main course, breakfast
  • Whisk in the flour and water.
    Bangladeshi, main course, breakfast
  • Whisk in the rest of the ingredients.
    Bangladeshi, main course, breakfast
  • Heat up cooking oil on a griddle over medium heat. Ladle 1/2 cup of the batter onto the griddle.
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  • Cook for 2 minutes a side.
    Bangladeshi, main course, breakfast
Bangladeshi, main course, breakfast
This recipe makes 4-6 pancakes, depending on the size you make.