Leftover Lentil Flatbread

Lentils are one of those things that my family really enjoys eating but don’t usually want to have the next day. I try to make enough just for one day but sometimes end up with more than we can eat in one sitting. So, I often end up making this leftover lentil flatbread the next day. These are called “daal ka paratha” in Hindi and my mom used to make them when we were growing up. We usually had them with homemade pickles and chai.

Lentils are one of those meals that are so easy to make. It takes no effort at all to make and is so versatile. These particular ones are made with cooked red lentils, but I make the bread with all kinds of other lentils. Any time there are leftover lentils that no one wants to eat, I turn them into flatbreads and we have a whole new meal and everyone is happy.

Ingredients for Leftover Lentil Flatbread

Some leftover lentils, some flour, and a few spices and you will have one amazing flatbread.

The Ingredients List for this Indian Recipe:

• 1 small onion
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/2 jalapeno (optional)
• 2 cups cooked lentils
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1/4 cup arrowroot flour
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for pan frying

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Making the Dough for the Vegan Recipe

Leftover lentil flatbread is generally made with all-purpose or whole wheat flour, but I prefer to make them gluten-free. You can use premixed gluten-free flour if you prefer, but I make a blend of my own. The gluten in all-purpose flour makes the dough more stretchy and easier to work with.

• Finely chop one small red onion and half a jalapeno. I like mine with a hint of spiciness to it, but if you prefer it milder, skip the jalapeno.
• Grate 1 inch of ginger.
• In a large mixing bowl add 2 cups of leftover lentils, 1 cup of chickpea flour, 1/2 cup of rice flour, and 1/4 cup of arrowroot flour.
• To this add the chopped onion, chopped jalapeno, and grated ginger.
• At the same time, add 1 teaspoon of whole cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon of paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.

• Mix everything well to form a dough. The dough will be very soft but don’t worry, it cooks well.
• Let the dough sit and rest for about 5 mins.

Rolling the Leftover Lentil Flatbread

• Once the dough is ready, dust a clean counter with some rice flour.
• Divide the dough into 8 equal balls.
• Using a rolling pin, roll out one ball into a 5-inch flatbread. The flatbread will be very soft, so be careful not to break it.

How do I Cook the Leftover Lentil Flatbread?

These flatbreads are best cooked on a non-stick pan or a cast-iron skillet.

• Preheat a cast-iron skillet so it’s hot. Just make sure that it’s a heavy-bottomed pan.
• Pour a 1/2 tablespoon of oil onto the skillet and spread it all over.
• Gently lift the flatbread and place it onto the hot pan.
• Let it cook for about 1-2 minutes on medium-low heat.
• You will see the color of the flatbread start to change and get darker.
• Using a spoon, spread about 1/2 a tablespoon of oil on the uncooked side of the flatbread.

• Once you are able to lift the flatbread using a spatula without feeling like it will break, turn it over, so the uncooked side is now on the pan.
• Cook it for another 1-2 minutes. Both sides of the flatbread should be slightly browned when ready.

Serving Suggestions for the Leftover Lentil Flatbreads:

I like to serve these warm with:

• A dollop of homemade butter.
• And fresh homemade chai.
• My son really enjoys having some fresh plain sweetened yogurt on the side.

Storing Suggestions:

These flatbreads store well in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, remove from the fridge, and heat them in a microwave for about 1 minute.

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