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Kadala Parippu Pola | Kadalakka Pola ~ Malabar Chickpea Lentil Egg Cake

Course Snack
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chickpea lentil chana dal
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • A pinch cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 10 cashew nuts crushed
  • 10-15 raisins

Instructions

  • Soak the lentil for 2-3 hours. Pressure cook till soft. Drain and set aside.
  • Blitz the cooked lentils along with ingredients from egg to cardamom in a blender, till the batter is smooth and fluffy.
  • Heat ghee in a deep saucepan. Spread it all over. Fry the cashew nuts and raisins.
  • Pour the batter over the fried dry fruits. Lower the flame and cook on low flame till the top is not sticky to touch.
  • Flip onto a flat tray and then transfer to the pan to cook the top side for a couple of minutes. Switch off and serve warm with chai.

Notes

If you want a slightly fluffier texture, you can add a couple of tbsp of melted ghee or coconut oil, though it is traditionally not added.