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 mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Bangladeshi
Keyword: Bangladeshi, breakfast, South Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos
- 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
Whisk together the egg, garlic paste, turmeric, and cumin.
Whisk in the flour and water.
Whisk in the rest of the ingredients.
Heat up cooking oil on a griddle over medium heat. Ladle 1/2 cup of the batter onto the griddle.
Cook for 2 minutes a side.