Chilka Daal Pancake

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Ingredients

1 cup	chilka urad dal (split black gram with skin)
1 cup	rice
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2	green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ginger, grated
1/2 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon	turmeric powder
—	salt to taste
—	oil for cooking
2 tablespoons	fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the chilka urad dal and rice together in water for 4-5 hours or overnight.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and rice, then grind them into a smooth batter using a little water. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
3. 3 Transfer the batter to a bowl and add chopped onions, green chilies, grated ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. 4 Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat and drizzle some oil on it.
5. 5 Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a pancake.
6. 6 Cook on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until crisp and cooked through.
7. 7 Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
8. 8 Serve the chilka daal pancakes hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.