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Masoor Dal Chilla | Savory Red Lentil Pancakes
Masoor Dal Chilla are savory pancakes made from soaked and blended red lentils combined with ginger, green chili, and cilantro. The batter is cooked in a skillet with a light oil drizzle to create thin pancakes that develop light brown spots and a gentle crispness. These lentil pancakes offer a nutritious and flavorful alternative to traditional pancakes, featuring a smooth but slightly textured batter that holds together during cooking.
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% 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.