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Pink lentils pancakes (Masoor dal uthappam)

Here is a super easy and hearty Indian ‘pancake’. This pancake is made with Pink lentils or masoor dal. All it takes is 30 minutes of soaking the lentils with ginger and jalapeño. GRIND. Add MIX-INs. Make your pancakes. DONE!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 15

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Flat griddle
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pink lentils (Masoor dal)
  • 1 Jalapeno
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 inch Lemon pieces

Mix-ins -

  • 1/2 cup Onion finely-chopped
  • 2 tbsps cilantro leaves finely-chopped
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Soak the pancake ingredients with 2 cups of water and let it soak for 30 minutes
  • Grind the mixture to a smooth paste using as much water as needed
  • Add the mix-ins and let it sit for 5 mins
  • Now on a hot cast iron griddle, make small pancakes, drizzle sesame oil
  • Cook on both sides, until crispy on the edges
  • Serve with Roasted Carrot and Peanut chutney