Moong Dal Appe

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole green moong dal, soaked
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
• 6–8 curry leaves, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp oil for greasing pan
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
• 2 tbsp water as needed

Preparation

1. Drain soaked moong dal and grind to a slightly coarse batter with minimal water.
2. Mix in onion, ginger-chilli paste, curry leaves, cumin, turmeric, salt and coriander.
3. Lightly grease an appe pan and heat on medium flame.
4. Spoon batter into moulds; cover and cook 3–4 minutes until bases set.
5. Flip carefully and cook 2–3 minutes more until lightly golden.
6. Serve warm as one moderate portion.