Lentils Masala-E-Cake

Lentils Masala-E-Cake

INGREDIENTS

• 1. 1 cup Chana Dal (gram lentils)
• 2. 1/2 cup Arhar/Toor Dal (pigeon pea lentils)
• 3. 1/2 Urad Dal (skinned black lentils)
• 4. 3/4 cup Rice
• 5. 1/2 cup Curd
• 6. 1 grated Bottle Gourd •1 large Capsicum
• 7. 2 grated Carrots
• 8. Coriander leaves
• 9. 1/4 tbsp Turmeric Powder
• 10. 1 tbsp Ginger-Green Chilli Paste
• 11. 1 tbsp Garam masala
• 12. 1 tbsp lemon Juice
• 13. 1 tbsp Oil
• 14. Salt to taste
• 15. 2 teaspoons mustard seed
• 16. 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 17. A pinch of Asafoetida
• 18. 10-12 Curry leaves
• 19. 3 Tbs oil

INSTRUCTION

1. 1. Rinse all lentils& rice and soak them in 4-cup water for 4-hours.
2. 2. Drain excess water and transfer them to the jar of a blender & blend until smooth consistency
3. 3. Transfer the batter to a medium size container. Cover it with a lid and keep in warm place to ferment for around 8-10 hours.
4. 4. Add dahi, grated bottle gourd, grated carrot, chopped Capsicum , coriander, ginger-green chilli paste,oil, salt, Garam masala and turmeric powder.
5. 5. Mix well. Batter should have thick consistency. Pour lemon juice, & mix it all well!!
6. 6. Apply oil on the idli container and start pouring batter into the same. Set microwave for 5 minutes on medium power. To make sure that the cake is cooked, insert a toothpick in the cake. If the batter comes out clean, then it has been properly cooked.
7. 7. Take out the cakes once they are cool down!
8. 8. Heat 1-tbsp oil in a small non-stick pan over medium flame. Add 1/4 tbsp mustard seeds and when they begin to crackle, 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds, a pinch of asafoetida and curry leaves.
9. 9. Add 4-5 cakes at once, mix it well with the tempering. Reduce flame to low and cook until top cakes looks little crisp.
10. 10. Transfer it to a plate.