Spinach And Chickpea Pancakes

Spinach And Chickpea Pancakes


1. First make the pancakes. Whisk together the flour, a little salt, the egg, milk and 5 T water to make a fairly thin batter.

2. Stir in the oil.

3. Heat a large griddle, grease lightly and fry the pancakes on one side only, to make 8 large pancakes.

4. set aside while preparing the filling.

5. heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for 4-5 minutes till soft.

6. wash the spinach, place ina pan and cook till wilted, shaking the pan occasionally.

7. chop the spinach roughly.

8. skin the chickpeas: place them in a bolw of cold water and rub them till the skins float to the surface.

9. mash the skinned chickpeas roughly with a fork.

10. add the fried onion, grated zucchini, spinach and chopped cilantro.

11. stir in beaten eggs, season and mix well.

12. place the pancakes, cooked side up, on a work surface and place spoonfuls of the filling down the center.

13. fold one half of the pancake over the filling and roll it up.

14. place in a large buttered ovenproof dish and preheat oven to 350.

15. melt the butter for the sauce in a small pan, stir in the flour, and then gradually add the milk.

16. heat gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring. season with salt and pepper and pour over the pancakes.

17. bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, till golden and then serve garnished with cilantro.

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