Dal Chilla From Chai, Chaat & Chutney Recipe

Name: Dal Chilla From Chai, Chaat & Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: sunflower oil, for cooking; chutney, of your choice to serve; For the batter; 250 g split yellow lentils (moong dal); 600 ml water; 1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 small green chili pepper; handful coriander leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 50 g semolina; For the topping; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped

Servings: persons

sunflower oil, for cooking
chutney, of your choice to serve
For the batter
250 g split yellow lentils (moong dal)
600 ml water
1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 small green chili pepper
handful coriander leaves
1 teaspoon salt
50 g semolina
For the topping
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 green chili pepper, finely chopped

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To make the batter:
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Soak the lentils in 250ml (9fl oz) of the measured water for about ?1 hour, until they absorb it all.
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Transfer the lentils to a blender and add the ginger, chilli, and coriander and blend until smooth. Tip the paste into a bowl and stir in the salt, semolina and the remaining 350ml (12fl oz) measured water, mixing well.
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Combine all the topping ingredients in a bowl.
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To cook the chilla:
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Heat a frying pan and, once it is very hot, pour a serving-spoonful of the batter into the pan and spread it into a 13-15-cm (5-6-inch) circle. Top with 1 tablespoon of the topping mixture and drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil around the edges of the batter. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown on the underside, then turn the chilla over and cook for a further 2 minutes, until golden brown on both sides. Repeat to make 15 more.
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Serve hot with the chutney ?of your choice.
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Recipe courtesy of CHAI, CHAAT & CHUTNEY by Chetna Makan.
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Get the book here:
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https://www.amazon.com/Chai-Chaat-Chutney-journey-through/dp/1784722871/.

115

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: sunflower oil, for cooking, chutney, of your choice to serve, For the batter, 250 g split yellow lentils (moong dal), and more.

Yes, Dal Chilla From Chai, Chaat & Chutney falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dal Chilla From Chai, Chaat & Chutney

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