Description
Delightful recipe for savory Indian fermented rice crepes served with spiced lentil stew and fresh chutney.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 cup split urad dal (black gram lentils)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Water (as needed)
- Oil (for cooking)
- 1 cup split red lentils
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 green chili (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the rice and urad dal in separate bowls filled with water for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse both ingredients thoroughly.
- In a blender, combine the drained rice and urad dal with enough water to create a smooth batter. Incorporate the salt and blend until fully mixed.
- Pour the batter into a bowl, cover it, and allow it to ferment at room temperature for 12-24 hours.
- For the spiced lentil curry, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Introduce the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, sautéing until the onion turns translucent.
- Mix in the turmeric and coriander powder, cooking for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the red lentils, vegetable broth, and diced tomatoes into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are soft.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.
- For the fresh chutney, blend together the cilantro, yogurt, green chili, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- To prepare the rice pancakes, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with oil.
- Pour approximately 1/2 cup of the fermented batter onto the skillet, spreading it into a thin circle. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the edges begin to lift and the bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip the pancake and cook for an additional minute. Repeat this process with the remaining batter.
- Serve the warm rice pancakes alongside the spiced lentil curry and fresh chutney for a delightful meal.
Notes
- Ensure the rice and urad dal are well-soaked for proper fermentation.
- Adjust the spice level of the chutney according to your taste.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier cooking of the pancakes.
- Prep Time: 6 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fermentation and Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Indian Fermented Rice Crepes, Lentil Stew, Chutney, Savory Meal