Moong Dal Pesarattu Pancake

From mahanandi blog. Note: i add 5-6 sprigs cilantro, a clove of garlic and 2 tsp. Ground flaxseed to her recipe.

Add dal , chili , ginger , garlic , cilantro , salt , ground flaxseed and half the water into a blender.

Blend until the consistency of a thick paste / thick pancake batter , adding remaining water a little at time until you get the right consistency.

Pour batter into a large mixing bowl.

Stir the cumin seeds into the batter.

Spray nonstick griddle or cast iron flat pan with oil spray or add 2 tsp of oil and spread with a piece of onion.

Heat pan until it is hot.

Pour one ladle full of batter into the center of pan and spread it around in a circular fashion shaping the batter into a thin round.

Wait few seconds and sprinkle 1 / 2 tsp of oil around the edges of the pesarattu.

Wait for few minutes untill the bottom gets golden , then reverse it , cook the otherside now , for few seconds.

Optional: reverse it back , sprinkle finely chopped onions on the top and fold it half.

Remove from the pan and serve with coconut chutney , other chutney or ketchup.

mung dal, water, green chili, ginger, garlic clove, cilantro, salt, flax seeds, cumin seed, onion