Recipe Of The Week 7/21: Masoor Dal Chilla (Savory Red Lentil Pancakes)

Makes 4 Servings

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

Directions:

• 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 1⁄3 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.

Meal Plan Check Boxes:

2 Proteins
1.5 Fats
1 Grain or 2 Vegetables

Nutritional Facts: Calories: 225 | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Fiber 14|

Adapted From: https://ministryofcurry.com/masoor-dal-chilla/#recipe