Easy Spinach Chilla with Oats and Masoor Dal
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Easy Spinach Chilla with Oats and Masoor Dal
Description
This recipe blends soaked masoor dal and oats into a smooth batter enriched with fresh ginger, green chili, cumin seeds, and salt. Baby spinach adds color and nutrition. The batter is the right consistency to spread thinly in a hot pan.
The pancakes cook over moderate heat, developing golden spots and a slight crispness, while remaining tender inside. Using ghee or oil around the edges enhances browning and flavor. The resulting chilla has a balanced texture that holds together well but is soft and pleasant to eat.
Spinach Chilla can be enjoyed as a savory snack or light meal, pairing nicely with chutneys or yogurt. The added oats increase protein and fiber content, making it more filling than traditional versions.
Ingredients
- ½ cup masoor dal red lentils
- 2 cups water for soaking, warm
- ½ cup oats protein
- 1- inch ginger roughly chopped
- 1 green chili
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 baby spinach big handfuls
- 1 cup water for blending the batter
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil, for cooking
Instructions
- Rinse the masoor dal thoroughly, then soak it in water for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Drain the soaked dal completely. Add it to a blender along with oats, ginger, green chili, cumin seeds, salt, baby spinach, and water. Blend until smooth. The batter should be pourable but not too runny.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan on medium heat. Once hot, pour about 1½ ladles of batter onto the pan and spread gently into a thin pancake. Drizzle a little ghee or oil around the edges.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown spots appear. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1chillas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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