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 1. Rinse and drain masoor dal and soak in water overnight or atleast 4 hours
2. 2 2. Drain out all the water. Add the lentils to a blender jar.
3. 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 4. Preheat the pan to low-medium heat.
5. 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 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: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 1g