Masoor Dal Chilla

Ingredients:

1 cup split red lentils (Masoor dal)

3 cups of water (for soaking the lentils)

1 red chilli

1 inch ginger

1 tsp salt

1/2 cup of water (for grinding)

2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

2 tbsp oil

Method:

1. Rinse and drain masoor dal and soak in water overnight, or at least 4 hours

2. Drain out all the water.  Add the lentils to a blender jar.

3. Add green chilli, ginger, salt and water and make a fine batter with a pourable consistency.  Add the coriander and give a quick stir.  Rest the batter for 5 mins.

4. Preheat the pan to a low-medium heat.

5. Pour around 1/3 cup of batter and spread it into a 5-6 inch pancake.  Cook on a medium heat for 2-3 mins.  Add a few drops of oil, and then carefully flip the chilla.

6. Drizzle some oil on top and cook for another 2-3 mins or until the chilla has light brown marks.  Take the chilla out and repeat with remaining batter.