#shorts Mung 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, then 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. Blend to a fine batter.
- Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl. Add the turmeric, rice flour and remaining water, and mix well.
- Stir in the red onion and cilantro, then rest the batter for 5 minutes.
- Preheat the pan over low-medium heat and lightly oil it.
- Ladle ⅓ cup of batter onto the pan and spread it into a 6-inch circle. Cook over medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Add a few drops of oil, then carefully flip the chilla.
- Drizzle oil on top and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until light brown spots appear. Remove and repeat with the remaining batter.
Summarized from Ministry of Curry's video. Watch it for the details.
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