Name: Moong Dal Chilla (Yellow Lentils Indian Style Pancake) recipe by Sonia Shringarpure at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow moong dal flour (yellow lentils); 1/4 cup chickpea flour (Besan); 1/4 cup rice flour; 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain/owa); 1/2 Onion finely chopped; 3 green chilies finely chopped; 1/4 tsp asafoedita (hing); 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves; Salt to taste; Water as per requirement; Olive oil as needed

ABOUT Moong Dal Chilla (Yellow Lentils Indian Style Pancake) RECIPE

A protein packed Indian style lentil pancake usually served for breakfast. Traditionally, it's made with chickpea flour (Besan), but for healthier version it can be substituted with yellow lentils (moong dal). It's spiced up to enhance flavors.

Ingredients Serving: 2

1 cup yellow moong dal flour (yellow lentils)
1/4 cup chickpea flour (Besan)
1/4 cup rice flour
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain/owa)
1/2 Onion finely chopped
3 green chilies finely chopped
1/4 tsp asafoedita (hing)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
3 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Water as per requirement
Olive oil as needed

Instructions

Sift besan for smoother blend and to avoid lumpy batter. Combine the flours along with the rest of the ingredients except water. Whisk well.
Add enough water to make semi thin batter (pouring consistency). Set aside for 5 minutes.
Heat teaspoon oil in nonstick pan on medium hot flame.
Pour a ladle full of batter and spread it out evenly.
Cook till the underside becomes golden in color.
Add another teaspoon of oil over the pancake and flip it to cook the other side.
Press down with spatula to cook the pancake evenly.
Remove to a plate and serve with ketchup, mayonnaise, or chutney.

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