Masoor Chilla

• Soak masoor dal and urad dal for 2-3 hours

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

• 1 cup masoor dal
• 2-3 tsp urad dal
• Small piece green chili
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• Handful fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp red chili powder
• Small amount oil

1. 1Soak masoor dal and urad dal in water.
2. 2Drain the soaked lentils.
3. 3Combine the drained lentils, green chili, ginger, and garlic in a blender.
4. 4Blend the ingredients into a smooth, thick, pale orange batter.
5. 5Transfer the blended batter to a bowl.
6. 6Add chopped cilantro, salt, and red chili powder to the batter.
7. 7Stir the batter thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
8. 8Heat a black cast iron griddle (tawa) on a stove.
9. 9Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot tawa.
10. 10Spread the batter in a circular motion from the center outwards to form a thin, round pancake.
11. 11Drizzle a small amount of oil around the edges of the cooking chilla.
12. 12Cook the chilla until it turns a vibrant golden-brown with visible crispy edges.
13. 13Lift the cooked chilla with a flat spatula and fold it in half.

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