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🥞🌱 Masoor Dal Chilla – A High-Protein Indian Pancake! Crispy, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, th… in 2025

Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 pancakes
Calories 180
Enjoy these crispy, gluten-free Indian pancakes made from red lentils, packed with protein and flavor.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1-2 green chilies green chilies, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup spinach, finely chopped
  • to taste salt
  • as needed water
  • oil for cooking oil

Instructions 

  • Rinse and soak the lentils for 2 hours, then blend into a smooth batter with water.
  • Mix the batter with cumin, turmeric, chilies, onion, spinach, and salt.
  • Heat a greased pan and pour a ladleful of batter, spreading into a thin circle.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden, flip, and cook the other side until crispy.
  • Repeat with remaining batter and serve hot with chutney or yogurt.

Notes

Serve immediately for best crispiness and flavor.
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $4
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: gluten-free, High Protein, lentils

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 200mg