Savoury Crepes/ Teekh appo

First things first, If you haven’t checked out the Basic crepes recipe yet, go back and check that out first. It will give a better idea of what we are doing here.

Normal type of crepes stuffed with savoury filling becomes savoury crepes. Today’s recipe of savoury crepe is what we call in Bhatkal as the “Teekh Pattal Appo” as in “Spicy thin crepes”. This is a one step process of making a spicy batter for the crepe and does not need any additional fillings. It has a delicious desi taste with the kick of spiciness.

For the savoury type ,the main spiciness is from chillies. I do not add any other spices or masalas. But I do add a tbsp or 2 of any ready bhuna masala I have left over in the fridge (which I normally have :-)). It gives the crepes the extra flavor.  I also add a tbsp of milk powder to the batter. Why? No clue. Mom said so. Maybe it gives the extra rich or subtleness. Nevertheless it’s optional. 

This recipe makes 10 crepes. One serving provides approximately 86 Calories.

Here is what you’ll need:

3 eggs

1 cup all purpose flour (Maida)

2 ½  cups water

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp cornflour

½  medium onion

1 tbsp milk powder (optional)

3 green chillies

½ inch ginger

2-3 cloves of garlic

4-5 sprigs of coriander leaves

2 tbsp of any type of bhuna masala (optional yet must J)

Method:

1. Mix all the above ingredients in a blender till smooth.
2. Pour it out in a large bowl and heat a non stick frying pan.
3. Scoop out ¾ of a ladle and swirl it onto the hot pan.
4. Keeping the flame medium high let the crepe cook till the crusts turn golden brown.
5. Using a flat spoon slowly ease out the crepe and put it onto a plate.
6. Serve hot.

Recipe by Zohra Sada