Masoor Dal Chilla | Savory Red Lentil Pancakes
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4.8
Masoor Dal Chilla | Savory Red Lentil Pancakes
Description
This recipe for Masoor Dal Chilla uses split red lentils (masoor dal) soaked overnight or for several hours to soften them before blending with green chili, ginger, salt, and cilantro. The batter is adjusted with water to a pourable consistency, ensuring it spreads thinly on a heated pan over medium heat. Cooking on one side until set, a bit of oil is added before flipping to brown the other side, producing a lightly crispy red lentil pancake with mild heat and fresh herbal notes from the cilantro.
The resulting pancakes have a balanced savory flavor with subtle spice and a tender texture with slight crisp edges. The careful soaking and blending step ensures that the lentils cook evenly and bind well without added flour or eggs.
Masoor Dal Chilla can be enjoyed as a breakfast or light meal and pairs well with chutneys or yogurt-based dips. Their high protein content from lentils makes them a filling option without heaviness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils masoor dal, split
- 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 neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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