Lentil Pancake

Wikipedia defines pancake as a thin, flat, round cake prepared from a batter or dough and cooked on a hot griddle. Therefore, technically speaking, this recipe qualifies to be a pancake.

This is one of my favorite foods for the kids. The lentils provide necessary proteins and use of brown rice only makes it healthier. Grated cheese on top is a necessary evil, calculated to tempt my kids into eating this pancake.

Ingredients

Chana dal – ½ cup

Green moong – ½ cup

Urad dal – ½ cup

Brown rice – 1 cup

Diced onion – 1 small

Diced jalapeño – 1 small

Curry leaves – a few

Ginger – small piece

Oil – as needed

Salt and pepper

Grated cheese – as preferred

Soak all the lentils and Brown rice for 6 hours in water. Add curry leaves, ginger and grind everything using as little water as possible to make a batter. Store the batter in an airtight container.

Just before making the pancakes, add diced onion, jalapeño, salt and pepper and mix well. Heat a griddle or a non stick pan. Spread a ladle full of the batter and spread evenly on the pan forming a circle. Add half a spoon of oil along the edges. Flip sides to cook evenly. Press the pancake lightly while cooking to make it crispy. Sprinkle grated cheese (pepper jack cheese has been used in this recipe) of your choice and serve right off the pan.

Serving suggestions

·         With coconut chutney/mint chutney/ketchup

Tips

·         Diced bell pepper can be a nice addition.

·         The batter can be made beforehand, making this recipe a very good last minute meal.

 Interesting fact

·        Lentils are regarded one of the five healthiest foods the other four being Olive oil, Soy, Yogurt and Kimchi (as stated in the Health Magazine).


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http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/03/guest-hosting-breakfast-club-10-theme.html
http://fussfreeflavours.com/2011/04/breakfast-club-10-the-theme-is/