Moong Dal Cheela with Mint Yogurt

Ingredients

• 200 gMung dal
• 720 mlWater
• 10 gGinger
• 1.5 tspCumin
• 1.5 tspSalt
• 80 gOnion
• 1 pcsChili
• 20 gCoriander
• 250 gYogurt
• 10 gMint
• 1 pcsLemon
• 20 gRapeseed oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dal

   • Rinse the dal thoroughly
   • Cover with water and soak
   • Drain and let it drip well
2. 2

   Blend the batter

   • Blend the dal finely with a little water
   • Add ginger and cumin
   • Season with salt
   • Let the batter rest briefly
3. 3

   Fold in vegetables

   • Finely dice the onion
   • Finely chop the chili
   • Chop the cilantro
   • Stir everything into the batter
4. 4

   Mix mint yogurt

   • Finely chop the mint
   • Whisk the yogurt smooth
   • Juice the lemon and stir in
   • Season with salt and cumin
5. 5

   Cook the cheela

   • Preheat a pan over medium heat
   • Spread a thin film of oil in the pan
   • Pour batter into the pan and spread in a circle
   • Cook until the underside is golden
   • Flip and cook through
   • Keep warm and repeat
6. 6

   Plate and serve

   • Place cheela on plates
   • Serve the mint yogurt on the side
   • Sprinkle with cilantro if desired