Masoor Dal Chilla | Savory Red Lentil Pancakes

Name: Masoor Dal Chilla | Savory Red Lentil Pancakes
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup split red lentils; 3 cups water; 1 green chilli; 1 inch ginger; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 2 tablespoons oil

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Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings
4
Calories
225 kcal
Course
Breakfast, Bread, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Indian

Masoor Dal Chilla | Savory Red Lentil Pancakes

Jeffrey Bond

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Gluten-free Vegan lentil flatbreads spiced with green chili and ginger. Makes 6 to 8 chilla.

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Ingredients

Servings

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

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Instructions

Rinse and drain masoor dal and soak in water overnight or atleast 4 hours
Drain out all the water. Add the lentils to a blender jar.
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.
Preheat the pan to low-medium heat.
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.
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.

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Nutrition Information

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Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 632mg (26%) Potassium 438mg (13%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 31IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	225kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	28g	9%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Sodium	632mg	26%
Potassium	438mg	9%
Fiber	14g	56%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	31IU	1%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	32mg	3%
Iron	3mg	17%