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
• 1/2 cup water (for grinding )
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and drain masoor dal and soak in water overnight or atleast 4 hours

2. 2

   Drain out all the water. Add the lentils to a blender jar.

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

   Preheat the pan to low-medium heat.

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

   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.