#shorts Moong Dal Chilla
Ingredients
- Moong dal1 cup
- Lentil3 cups
- Chili pepper1
- Ginger1 inch
- Cumin1 tsp
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Turmeric · ground½ tsp
- Rice flour4 tbsp
- Red onion½ cups
- Cilantro2 tbsp
- Oil2 tbsp
Instructions
- Rinse the moong dal and soak it in water overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- Drain all the water and put the dal in a blender jar.
- Add the green chilli, ginger, cumin seeds, salt and half of the water (1/2 cup), then blend to a fine batter.
- Pour the batter into a mixing bowl. Add the turmeric, rice flour and the remaining water, and mix well.
- Stir in the red onion and cilantro, then rest the batter for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the pan on low-medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Ladle ⅓ cup of batter and spread it into a 6-inch circle. Cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add a few drops of oil, flip the chilla carefully, drizzle oil on top and cook 2 to 3 minutes more, until light brown spots appear.
- Remove the chilla and repeat with the remaining batter.
Summarized from Ministry of Curry's video. Watch it for the details.
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