Classic Spiced Red Lentil Crepes Masoor Dal Delight
These classic spiced red lentil crepes, also known as Masoor Dal Delight, are a flavorful and healthy dish perfect for any time of day.
Equipment
- Blender
- Non-stick pan or cast-iron griddle
- Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils (masoor dal), split and husked
- 0.5 inch ginger, peeled
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1-2 green chilies adjust to your spice preference
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- A pinch asafoetida (hing) optional
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil or ghee for cooking
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the red lentils thoroughly, then soak them in fresh water for 2-4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Drain the soaked lentils and transfer them to a blender with ginger, garlic, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric, asafoetida (if using), salt, and 1/4 cup of water.
- Blend until thoroughly smooth, adding more water one tablespoon at a time until the batter has a thin crepe consistency.
- Pour the batter into a bowl, cover, and let it rest for 15-30 minutes.
Cooking
- Heat a non-stick pan or cast-iron griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
- Pour 1/4 to 1/3 cup of batter onto the hot pan, then quickly tilt and swirl to spread it into a thin, even circle.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges crisp and the surface is dry, then gently flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the cooked crepe and repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the pan as needed.
- Stack the cooked crepes on a plate and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add finely chopped onions or fresh cilantro to the batter before cooking. These crepes pair well with a variety of chutneys or yogurt.