Tadka Dal Cheela / Crepes / Pancakes

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Chef :

Bethica Das

Tadka Dal Cheela / Crepes / Pancakes

Some protein rich breakfast is an ideal way to start your day. So why not with some cheelas (crepes / pancakes)? Give a twist to the usual recipe by adding a tadka (tempering) to the batter in order to give a completely different flavour.

Ingredient

2 tbsp.

chana dal (Bengal gram)

2 tbsp.

masoor dal (red lentils)

2 tbsp.

moong dal (split green gram)

2 tbsp.

urad dal (split black gram)

2 tbsp.

tuvar dal (Pigeon pea lentil)

1 tsp.

ghee + 1 tsp. oil

1/2 tsp.

cumin seeds

pinch

asafoetida

" ginger, grated

green chilies, chopped

handful

coriander leaves, finely chopped

to taste

salt

1/2 tsp.

red chili flakes (opt)

1/2 tsp.

turmeric powder

1/2 tsp.

cumin powder

1/2 tsp.

coriander powder

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Soak the dals in sufficient water overnight. Grind with required quantity of water till smooth. Heat ghee and oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds and asafoetida. Saute for a few seconds. Add the ginger and green chilies. Fry for a minute and switch off the flame. Pour this tempering over the ground dal batter. Add rest of the dry spices (except oil) and coriander leaves. Mix well.

* Step 2

Adjust water accordingly. The batter should be of of pouring consistency. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes.

* Step 3

Pour a ladleful of the batter on a hot tawa and spread into a circle with the back of the ladle. Drizzle some oil around the edges and over the cheela.