Start your day with this nutritious, high-protein Masoor Dal Chilla, a classic Indian breakfast dish that's both gluten-free and quick to prepare. These savory pancakes are made with split red lentils and packed with a colorful and flavorful paneer and vegetable filling. Perfect for busy mornings, this recipe is tasty, healthy, and a great breakfast option.
Ingredients
🌰 1½ cup Split Red Lentils Masoor Dal washed & soaked
🌶️ 1 Green Chilli halved
🧄 1 tsp Ginger chopped
🌿 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
🧂 1 tsp Salt
💧 Water as required
For the Stuffing
🥄 1 tsp Oil
🧄 1 tsp Ginger chopped
🧄 1½ tsp Garlic chopped
🌶️ 1 Green Chilli chopped
🧅 1 Onion chopped
🧂 1 tsp Salt
🌶️ ½ cup Yellow Bell Pepper chopped
🌶️ ½ cup Red Bell Pepper chopped
🧀 ½ cup Paneer grated
🌶️ 1 tsp Spice Mix homemade
Instructions
1- Preparing the Masoor Dal Chilla Batter:
- Blend 1½ cups of soaked masoor dal with the halved green chili, 1 tsp chopped ginger, 1 tsp cumin seeds, and salt.
- Add water as needed to grind into a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter into a bowl and let it rest.
2- Preparing the Paneer & Vegetable Stuffing:
- Heat 1 tsp of oil in a frying pan.
- Sauté 1 tsp chopped ginger, 1½ tsp chopped garlic, and 1 chopped green chili for a few seconds.
- Add 1 chopped onion and salt; sauté until lightly softened.
- Stir in ½ cup chopped yellow and red bell peppers. Sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Mix in ½ cup grated paneer until moisture is cooked out.
- Lastly, add 1 tsp of the spice mix; stir well and set aside.
3- Cooking the Masoor Dal Chilla:
- Heat a non-stick tawa.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the tawa; spread in a circular motion.
- Drizzle a little oil around the edges and on top. Cook until the bottom browns and edges crisp.
- Flip the chilla and press lightly with a spatula.
- Add the stuffing to one half of the chilla; fold and cook until both sides are toasted.
- Remove and repeat with remaining batter and stuffing.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment: Blender or Mixer Grinder, Large Mixing Bowls, Non-Stick Frying Pan, Non-Stick Tawa, Red Silicone Spatula, Slotted Spatula, Measuring Cups/Spoons, Ladle, Gas Stove/Cooktop
Calories: Not available
Protein: High, given the components
Fats and Carbohydrates: Not specified but expected to be balanced given the ingredients
Cooking Tips
- Ensure lentils are well-soaked for smooth grinding.
- Use a non-stick tawa for best results.
- Do not overcook the vegetables to retain their crunch.
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