# Spiced Chickpea Pancake Recipes The Pudla Recipe is an Alternative Flapjack Option for Fat Tuesday By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-pancake References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/anyonitagreen/22-pancake-crepe-recipes-for-shrove-tuesday-18d3q) & [foodmela](http://foodmela.co.uk/pudla-indian-chickpea-pancakes/) This Indian chickpea pancake recipe offers an ethnic alternative for flapjacks on Fat Tuesday if you feel like experimenting with Indian cuisine. From Deepa Mistry of the [Mela Food Blog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela-watermelon-water), the Pudla (Indian Chickpea Pancakes) are usually enjoyed with a cup of masala chai tea. Though traditionally served at breakfast, the Pudla pancakes can also be eaten as a snack or light evening meal. On Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras they can be had as a main course at dinner, followed by a British thin pancake or [sweet crepe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-and-savory-crepes) as a dessert course. The spiced chickpea pancake is made using a mix of wheat flour and [chickpea flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-tortillas) as well as green chilies, garlic and ginger. They are typically served with natural yogurt and Indian pickles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethnic Alternative Recipes:** Creating alternative recipes with ethnic ingredients can appeal to adventurous foodies and offer opportunities for innovative fusion cuisine. - **Snackification Trend:** Creating snacks out of traditional meal dishes can tap into the growing trend of snacking and provide opportunities for packaged snack products. - **Spicy and Savory Desserts:** Incorporating savory and spicy flavors into dessert dishes can offer a unique experience for diners and provide opportunities for innovative dessert menus. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore creating alternative recipes, snack products, and unique dessert menus with ethnic and savory ingredients. - **Packaged Snack Foods:** The packaged snack food industry can explore creating savory and spicy snack products that tap into the trend of snacking and offer a unique flavor experience. - **Restaurant Industry:** The restaurant industry can explore creating innovative fusion cuisine, alternative snack options, and unique dessert menus that incorporate ethnic and savory ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Masala-Infused Chickpea Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickpea-vegan-pie.md) - [Savory Korean-Style Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-pancakes.md) - [Potato-Based Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/potato-protein-pancake-mix.md) - [Ready-to-Eat Protein Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancheesi.md) - [Bean-Based Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-of-beans-pancake-and-waffle-mix.md) - [Grain-Free Chickpea Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-free-chickpea-oatmeal.md) - [Heat-and-Eat Prepackaged Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abracadebora-pancakes.md) - [Popcorn Flour Pancakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-flour.md) - [Grain-Free Pancake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grainfree-pancake-mix.md)