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Westbengal · Breakfast

Lentil Pancake

Traditional 40. Lentil Pancake recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal), rinsed
• 1/2 cup water for grinding
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated fine
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp mustard oil

👩‍🍳 How to make Lentil Pancake

1. Soak lentils (4 hours or overnight, room temp): Rinse 3-4 times. Soak in 3 cups water 4 hours minimum.
2. Grind (3 mins, high speed): Drain soaked lentils. Grind with 1/2 cup water to smooth, light batter.
3. Mix ingredients (2 mins, room temp): Add onion, green chillies, ginger, turmeric, coriander, salt. Mix thoroughly.
4. Heat pan (2 mins, high): Cast iron skillet over high heat until very hot.
5. Oil and pour (2 mins, high): Add 1 tsp oil, swirl. Pour 1/4 cup batter, spread into 5-6 inch disc.
6. Flip and cook (2 mins, medium): Flip, cook second side 1-2 mins until light golden.
7. Serve (1 min, hot): Transfer to plate. Serve with chutney or pickle.

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