Ivory Lentil Pancakes Recipe

Name: Ivory Lentil Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white basmati rice or long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup urad dal (ivory lentils) or red lentils, rinsed and drained; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1/4 tsp. baking soda; 1 cup fresh or frozen peas; 1small red onion, minced (1 cup); 3 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; Melted coconut oil or ghee for greasing skillet

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups white basmati rice or long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup urad dal (ivory lentils) or red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1small red onion, minced (1 cup)
3 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Melted coconut oil or ghee for greasing skillet

1
Combine rice and urad dal in large glass or stainless steel bowl.
2
Cover with 3 inches of water, and soak overnight.
3
Drain.
4
Transfer to blender or food processor, and puree with salt and 1 cup water until smooth.
5
Transfer to bowl, cover with towel, and let stand six to 12 hours at room temperature, or until batter is fermented and slightly bubbly on surface.
6
Stir in yogurt, baking soda, and 1/2 cup water.
7
Preheat oven to 200F.
8
Place baking sheet on center rack.
9
Combine peas, red onion, chiles, and cilantro in bowl.
10
Lightly grease medium nonstick skillet with coconut oil or ghee.
11
Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Pour 1/2 cup batter onto skillet.
13
(Do not spread batter out thinly.)
14
Drizzle 1/2 tsp.
15
oil or ghee around edge of pancake to prevent it from sticking.
16
Sprinkle 3 Tbs.
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pea mixture over pancake.
18
Cook 3 minutes, or until bottom is golden.
19
Flip carefully, and cook other side 1 minute more, or until golden.
20
Place pancake on baking sheet vegetable-side up, and keep warm in oven.
21
Repeat with remaining lentil and pea mixture until you have 8 pancakes.
22
Serve warm.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups white basmati rice or long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained, 1/2 cup urad dal (ivory lentils) or red lentils, rinsed and drained, 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, and more.

Yes, Ivory Lentil Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ivory Lentil Pancakes

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