Courgette and Chickpea Pancakes with Mango and Cucumber Chutney
The courgettes, otherwise known as zucchini, continue to flourish in the way only courgettes know how to. Having enjoyed the spiced courgette fritters I made recently and with plenty more courgettes developing, I couldn’t resist this chickpea pancake version when I spotted it in the February 2005 issue of Delicious.
These made a substantial one pancake meal and yet retained an appealing lightness making them ideal summer fare. Gluten free fans, please note, there’s no wheat in these and the chickpea flour, also known as gram flour, is more than a mere substitute. Chickpea pancakes, otherwise known as socca are a common street food in the south of France. This is my version and it scored well. The mango salsa enlivened the pancakes with a hot and fruity kick – goal!
- 2 medium courgettes
- 180g chickpea flour
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tsp ground roasted cumin
- 1 tsp kalonji seeds
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 large egg (I used a duck egg)
- 300ml water
- 4 spring onions
- 1 small chilli - deseeded and finely chopped
- 3-4 sprigs of parsley - chopped
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil
- Yoghurt to serve
- 1 ripe mango - peeled, stoned and diced
- 10 cm chunk of cucumber - diced
- handful of chives - chopped
- 1 small red chilli - deseeded and finely chopped
- small handful of parsley (or coriander) - chopped
- 1 lime - juiced
- 1/4 tsp ground roasted cumin
- Grate the courgettes and leave in a colander or sieve to drain of some of the liquid, for 30 minutes or so.
- Prepare and mix all the salsa ingredients together and season with salt if desired.
- Place the chickpea flour, bicarbonate of soda, spices, salt and pepper into a large bowl and whisk to mix.
- Make a well in the centre and add the egg. Start to whisk this in gradually adding the water until all is incorporated.
- Stir in the courgettes, onions, chilli, parsley and oil.
- Heat a 20 cm non-stick frying pan over a moderate heat and grease with a little oil.
- Spoon a quarter of the mixture into the pan and flatten out into a large pancake.
- Fry for about 3-4 minutes until set then flip over and fry for a further 2-3 minutes.
- Keep warm in a low oven and repeat the process three more times.
- Serve with the mango salsa and yoghurt.
I’m sending this off to Jac at Tinned Tomatoes for Meat Free Mondays. If you omit the egg, this would be vegan too.
Stuffed full of courgettes as these pancakes are, I’m sending them off to Extra Veg which is this month being hosted at Feeding Boys & a Firefighter on behalf of Fuss Free Flavours and Utterly Scrummy.
Other pancakes made with chickpea (gram) flour you might like
- Chickpea flatbreads – Munchies and Munchkins
- Quick Indian pancakes – The Veg Space
- Spicy vegetable chickpea pancakes – Anne’s Kitchen
- Vegan chickpea flour pancake – Planet Veggie
Cathy @ Planet Veggie
2nd September 2015 at 9:40 amThis looks fab – I love using chickpea flour, gives dishes such an interesting taste and texture!
Choclette
2nd September 2015 at 10:32 amI’ve used chickpea flour in cakes before which works well, but as a pancake, this was a first for me – it won’t be a last.
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
2nd September 2015 at 10:40 amI had no idea that chickpea pancakes were served in the south of France! You learn something new everyday don’t you! These look delicious. I’ll be sure to post a photo when I give them a try. My parents veg patch is also over flowing with cougette so I’ll be sure to make these when they deliver the next harvest!
Choclette
2nd September 2015 at 12:06 pmThanks Emma. Courgettes may come a plenty, but the season is relatively short, so I do relish the glut even whilst throwing my hands up in panic 😉
Angie@Angie's Recipes
2nd September 2015 at 12:24 pmLove these natural gluten free pancakes and that mango salsa looks terrific too.
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 1:54 pmthanks Angie. Chickpea flour works so well in pancakes, I’m just surprised it’s taken me so long to find out.
Keep Calm and Fanny On
2nd September 2015 at 1:58 pmI love courgettes, and these pancakes look great! Thanks…
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 1:56 pmOur courgette season was quite short this year, so I’m still in love with courgettes. There have been some years though that I don’t think I ever want to see one again 😉
shobha
2nd September 2015 at 3:31 pmThese pancakes are so delicious and inviting.. They are made to perfection. I would relish them with some spicy pickle.
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 1:57 pmThanks Shobha. The mango chutney worked well, but you’re right any sort of spicy pickle would be good.
Sylvia @ Happiness is homemade
2nd September 2015 at 4:20 pmCan I come over for lunch? Please! Please! I love chickpea pancakes they’re so light and fluffy! Yours look super delicious with vibrant mango on top!
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 1:57 pmOf course Sylvia 😉 Why has it taken me so long to discover them I’m now wondering?
Wooooooow!!!
2nd September 2015 at 4:34 pmU know I have to subscribe ur blog dear Choclette…. I am a pure vegetarian girl, and this will be my favorite pancakes… Thanks a ton for sharing!!
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 1:59 pmThank you so much Wagmee, it’s always good to discover new ways with vegetarian food 🙂
Jolly
2nd September 2015 at 6:42 pmPancakes look so inviting & delicious aa
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 1:59 pmThank you Jolly. The pancakes were indeed very good.
Kate | The Veg Space
2nd September 2015 at 9:44 pmYum! That looks fabulous and love the idea of the mango & cucumber chutney. Thanks for linking to my Indian pancakes too!
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:06 pmThanks Kate. The mango and cucumber chutney worked really nicely with soft and sweet, cool and crunchy together with lime sour and chilli heat – a great combination.
Preethi'scuisine
2nd September 2015 at 11:57 pmAwesome Pancakes !! Perfectly made . I would love these with some spicy pickle or chutney anytime. Thanks for sharing.
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:06 pmThank you Preethi, spicy pickle, chutney or salsa really takes these pancakes up to the next level.
Whitney @ That Square Plate
3rd September 2015 at 3:37 amI’ve been wanting to make a savory pancake! I bet this is delicious. Would love to try the fresh chutney 🙂
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:07 pmWell with courgettes running amok at the moment, this is a good pancake to try Whitney 🙂
Dom
3rd September 2015 at 12:45 pmthese look damn fine. I do love a savoury pancake. I think I may make something similar this weekend x
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:10 pmYou and the Viking will love them for sure Dom AND there are so many courgettes right now.
Sina @ Vegan Heaven
3rd September 2015 at 5:44 pmOh what a great combo, Choclette! I’ve never had chickpea pancakes. I really gotta try them! 🙂
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:11 pmChickpea flour is surprisingly good Sina and makes a nice light and fluffy pancake too. Traditionally they are made with just water, so the egg is sort of superfluous.
Helen @Fuss Free Flavours
3rd September 2015 at 7:58 pmLovely pancakes, I have socca waffles to experiment with this weekend. Thanks for sharing with #extraveg
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:12 pmChickpea flour waffles could be fantastic Helen if you get it right – good luck.
Kacie
3rd September 2015 at 8:41 pmThis looks so tasty! I am really into courgettes at the moment.
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:13 pmThat’s lucky Kacie, there are so many courgettes to be had at the moment. But make the most of them, the season is coming to an end.
Lucy @ BakingQueen74
3rd September 2015 at 9:17 pmThey sound so delicious! Love this combination and pinning for use ASAP.
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:15 pmWoohoo Lucy, hope you get to make them soon whilst there are still plenty of courgettes to be had for the taking 😉
Glamorous Glutton
4th September 2015 at 10:31 amThis looks really good. I need to have a play with chickpea flower, it’s got so much to offer. GG
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:17 pmIt really has GG. I was surprised at how light and fluffy these pancakes were – tasty too.
manu
4th September 2015 at 11:55 amWhat a perfect combo!
It looks delicious!
Have a great weekend
Choclette
4th September 2015 at 3:18 pmThank you Manu. It was a delicious meal. Hope you have a great weekend too 🙂
Kate - gluten free alchemist
4th September 2015 at 6:34 pmSimply fabulous! These look so scrumptious, I will absolutely definitely positively have to make them! Love love love the addition of the mango salsa…….. AND gluten free! Thank you…… xx
Choclette
6th September 2015 at 9:17 pmYes, this is a good one for you Kate and the chickpea flour really does make a fantastic pancake. As for the mango salsa … well!!!
Kecia
4th September 2015 at 7:29 pmThese pancakes look absolutely fantastic! Hearty and filling and healthy, too!
Choclette
6th September 2015 at 9:19 pmThanks Kecia, they are all of those things 🙂
Katie
5th September 2015 at 8:02 amWow these look totally delicious and something i’d really like to try. I love courgettes and i’m always on the look-out for something different to do with them. Thanks for hooking up with Extra Veg 🙂
Choclette
6th September 2015 at 9:20 pmThanks Katie. Adding them to pancakes or fritters is a lovely way to use them and also good for kids who might be a bit picky about their veg.
ManjiriK
9th September 2015 at 12:15 pmI like the sound of your chutney, I am a biiiig fan of mangoes and love pancakes too. Working with chickpea flour is also great fun.
Choclette
9th September 2015 at 9:11 pmI’ve been really surprised at how good chickpea flour is in cakes Manjiri as well as pancakes.
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed
10th September 2015 at 3:41 pmJust discovered your recipe over at Meat Free Mondays, I’m so pleased to find a new courgette recipe. Love the idea of using chickpea flour, your pancakes look delicious Choclette x
Choclette
11th September 2015 at 10:46 amHaha Sarah, are you inundated with courgettes by any chance? We’ve been making lots of soup, but I’ve done a few pancakes and fritters now and they make a really nice change.
Lisa @FacelessFood
7th June 2016 at 9:07 pmI would never have thought to add courgettes to a pancake batter. I love the look of that spicy salsa too.
Choclette
8th June 2016 at 8:57 amCourgettes work really well in pancakes. I’ve used them in wheat ones too. And yes, this has reminded me how good that chutney was. Rushes off to buy mangos.