Baby and toddler recipes

🥬 Mini gram flour pancakes with spinach

Little savoury pancakes inspired by Indian chilla, made with chickpea flour, spinach and a pinch of cumin. Egg free, gluten free and rich in plant protein and iron.

From 7 monthsPrep 10 minCook 10 minFreezes wellNone of the 14 major allergens

Makes about 8 small pancakes

Ingredients

  • 60g gram (chickpea) flour
  • about 90ml water
  • a handful Spinach (very finely chopped)
  • half Tomato (deseeded and finely chopped)
  • 1 pinch ground Cumin
  • 1 pinch Turmeric
  • 1 to 2 tsp Rapeseed oil (for the pan)

Method

  1. Whisk the gram flour and water to a smooth, pourable batter like single cream.
  2. Stir in the spinach, tomato, cumin and turmeric.
  3. Leave to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat a little oil in a non stick pan on a medium heat.
  5. Pour in tablespoons of batter and spread slightly.
  6. Cook for 2 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
  7. Cool and cut into strips.

Serving it to your baby

From 7 months, serve in soft strips that baby can hold. From 10 months, offer small pieces with a spoon of plain yoghurt for dipping.

For the rest of the family

Make larger chillas for adults, adding green chilli, onion and fresh coriander, and serve with chutney and salt to taste.

Storing and reheating

Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze between sheets of baking paper for up to 2 months. Reheat in a dry pan until hot through, then cool.

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Questions parents ask

Can babies eat chickpea flour?

Yes. Gram flour is made from chickpeas and is a nourishing, gluten free option from 6 months once cooked.

Are these pancakes soft enough for babies?

Keep them thin and cook on a medium heat so they stay soft and bendy rather than crisp.

OBubba gives general information based on UK guidance. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose anything. Every baby is different. If your baby has a known allergy, severe eczema or a medical condition, speak to your doctor or health visitor before starting solids. Learn baby first aid, and in an emergency call your local emergency number (999 in the UK).