Split Yellow Lentil Crepes - Mung Dal Chilla/Dosa

Yellow Moong Dal Chilla (Yellow Mong Dal Crepes)

"Moong Dal (Split Yellow Lentil)" may not be your favorite lentil however it does have lots of benefits especially for no-meat diet. It's extremely rich in fiber and have high content of Protein, Folate and Vitamin B. In India, it's specially prescribed to people who are on low fat/carb diet OR if they are unwell due to fever/allergies as it's very mild & easier to digest than any other lentils.
It has a mild flavor hence it can be added to OR eaten with other entrees/appetizer. So here's a recipe for Moong Dal Chilla (Crepes), which is very easy to make, has lots of benefits and also this consumes very less oil.


Serves: 6

Serving Suggestion: This is a very healthy n light crepe/chilla & can be eaten with Chutney/Sauce/Pickle as breakfast OR  light lunch. 

Tools:

1 Large Pot – For soaking the moong dal

1 Flat non-stick pan - for making crepes/chilla

1 Electric Grinder/Churner/Food Processor

1 Cup OR Bowl – To pour & form crepe/chilla

Ingredients:

2 Yellow Moong Dal

4 Cups Water

3 Garlic Cloves –Crushed into very small pieces (Depending on Taste) – Optional

2 Tbsp Fresh Coriander - Chopped

¼ Cup Carrots - Grated

4 Tbsp Oil (U can use any oil )

2 Tsp Red Chili Powder

2 Tsp Powdered Salt (As per your taste)

Method:

1. A night before, soak yellow moong dal, water in a large non-stick pot. (Should soak for 5-6hrs OR till tender)
2. In the morning OR after 5-6hrs, make a thick batter (with little water) like paste of the moong dal using a grinder.
3. Add garlic paste, chili powder, salt to the batter and mix till everything is properly combines.
4. Heat flat non-stick on high, dab with oil, pour a cup of batter and form a round crepe/chilla shape (You can make it as thick/thin per choice).
5. Sprinkle grated carrots & coriander over the crepe/chilla. After 1 min, turn to other side, dab oil on the side down and cook till light golden or brown.
6. Serve Hot.