Spicy Lentil Flat Cakes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup red split lentils (masoor dal)
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3 cups water for soaking
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1/2 cup water for blending
→ Seasonings & Aromatics
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1 green chili
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1 inch ginger piece
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
→ For Cooking
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2 tablespoons oil
# Instructions:
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Wash masoor dal thoroughly, then soak in water for 4 hours or leave overnight.
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Empty soaked lentils after draining. Put them in blender with the chili, ginger, salt and water. Mix until smooth and runny. Add cilantro and rest the mixture for five minutes.
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Warm pan on medium-low. Pour 1/3 cup mixture and spread into a thin 5-6 inch circle. Let cook 2-3 minutes, drop oil around edges, then turn over. Cook 2-3 minutes more until golden spots appear.
# Notes:
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Your batter should flow easily but stay thick enough to hold shape
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You can make this mix a day before and keep it cold
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They taste best straight off the pan with some dipping sauce