Masoor Dal Chila (High Protein Red Lentils Pancake)
Masoor dal chila with garlic chutney is a quick, high-protein breakfast that's crisp, savory, and skips overnight fermentation.
Servings: 6 Chila
Ingredients
- 1 cup Masoor dal Red Lentils
- ½ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
- Water as needed for soaking and blending
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 Green chilies
- 2 to 3 Garlic cloves
- small piece Ginger
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup Vegetables finely chopped vegetables of choice
Instructions
- Clean and Rinse the masoor dal well.
- Soak the dal for at least 1 hour or 4-5 hours.
- Once the dal has soaked well, drain the water, and add the dal to a blender jar.
- Add cumin seeds, Green chili, ginger, garlic, salt, and blend to a smooth paste.
- Add 1 Cup chopped vegetables and mix.
- Rest the batter for 10 minutes if you have time.
- Heat a cast iron pan.
- Grease it with oil.
- Spread around 1-2 tablespoon of batter in circular motion.
- Cover and cook on slow for 1-2 minutes.
- Drizzle some oil , and when the top appears cooked or dry, flip.
- Cook on the other side.
- Cook on both the sides until golden brown and cooked.
- Serve it with Chutney of your choice.
