Description
Delicious and nutritious pancakes made from red lentils, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
- 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for cooking
- Optional: chopped cilantro or other spices
Instructions
- Rinse the masoor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 2 hours.
- Drain the dal and blend it with a little water to make a smooth batter.
- Add the chopped green chilies, grated ginger, salt, and any additional spices or herbs to the batter and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it out evenly into a circle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve warm with chutney or yogurt.
Notes
Experiment with spices like cumin or coriander for extra flavor. Make sure the pan is hot enough before pouring the batter to achieve a nice golden color.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian