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Masoor Dal Chilla

Name: Masoor Dal Chilla
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Red lentils (masoor dal), dry, 2/3 cup; Fresh ginger, 1 inch piece; Green chili, 1 small; Baby spinach, chopped, 1 cup; Onion, finely chopped, 3 tbsp; Fresh cilantro, chopped, 2 tbsp; Canola oil, 2 tsp; Salt, to taste; Water, about 3/4 cup

Soft red lentil pancakes with ginger, green chili and a little spinach.

25 min2 servings

27215g42g6g

Red lentils need only a short soak, so this batter comes together fast. The spinach disappears into the pancake.

Ingredients

Red lentils (masoor dal), dry2/3 cup
Fresh ginger1 inch piece
Green chili1 small
Baby spinach, chopped1 cup
Onion, finely chopped3 tbsp
Fresh cilantro, chopped2 tbsp
Canola oil2 tsp
Saltto taste
Waterabout 3/4 cup

Steps

Rinse the lentils and soak in water for 2 hours, then drain.
Blend with the ginger, chili, salt and water into a smooth batter.
Stir in the spinach, onion and cilantro.
Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and add a few drops of oil.
Spread a ladle of batter into a thin round and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned in spots.
Finish the remaining batter and eat while hot.

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Adapted from Ministry of Curry