Masoor Dal Chilla | Savory Red Lentil Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup split red lentils (masoor dal)
• 3 cups water for soaking lentils
• 1 green chilli
• 1 inch ginger
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup water for grinding
• 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Rinse and drain masoor dal and soak in water overnight or atleast 4 hours
2. 2 Drain out all the water. Add the lentils to a blender jar.
3. 3 Add green chili, ginger, salt, and water and make a fine batter with a pourable consistency. Add cilantro and give a quick stir. Rest the batter for five minutes.
4. 4 Preheat the pan to low-medium heat.
5. 5 Pour around ⅓ cup of batter and spread it into a 5 to 6-inch pancake. Cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add a few drops of oil and then carefully flip the chilla.
6. 6 Add drizzle some oil on the top and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the chilla has light brown marks. Take the chilla out and repeat with remaining batter.

NUTRITION

Calories: 225 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 28 gg | Protein: 12 gg | Fat: 7 gg | Fiber: 14 gg | Sugar: 1 gg