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Spiced Lentil Crepe With Chutneys

A crispy, golden lentil crepe served with a trio of accompaniments: cool green chutney, tangy orange chutney, and a spiced potato curry. Finished with a pat of butter and fresh cilantro.

Total time
45 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
8g
Spiced Lentil Crepe With Chutneys
comfortingsatisfyingIndianvegetarianveganlentilcrispysoft

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • ½ cup urad dal
  • ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 medium potato
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 8 leaves curry leaves
  • ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds in water for 4 hours.

  2. 2

    Drain and grind with fresh water into a smooth, thick batter.

  3. 3

    Ferment the batter overnight until it rises and turns airy.

  4. 4

    Boil potatoes, then mash and season with turmeric, salt, and mustard seeds.

  5. 5

    Heat a cast-iron skillet and spread a ladleful of batter into a thin circle.

  6. 6

    Cook until crisp and golden, then fold and serve with chutneys and potato curry.

  7. 7

    Top with butter and fresh cilantro before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • cast-iron skillet
  • blender
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • ladle

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