Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

3-4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~300 kcal

Spicy Level

Mild
Recipe by Cook With Rachna on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Moong Dal Batter

    Add 1 cup of moong (soaked overnight), 2 tbsp of curd, 2 green chillies, and a small piece of ginger to a blender. Blend until you get a smooth batter.

  2. Mix in Vegetables and Semolina

    Pour the blended batter into a bowl. Add 2 tbsp of chopped capsicum, 2 tbsp of chopped onion, 2 tbsp of semolina, and 1/2 tbsp of salt. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

  3. Rest the Batter

    Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for . This allows the semolina to absorb moisture and the flavors to meld.

  4. Add Eno Powder

    After , add 1/2 tbsp of Eno powder and 2 tbsp of water to the batter. Mix gently until the Eno powder is fully incorporated and the batter becomes slightly frothy.

  5. Prepare the Pan

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick pan over medium flame. Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 tbsp of mustard seeds and 1/2 tbsp of sesame seeds. Let them splutter for a few seconds.

  6. Cook the Cheela

    Pour a ladleful of the prepared batter onto the hot pan, spreading it evenly to form a round pancake. Cook on one side for approximately until the edges turn golden brown and the top appears set.

  7. Flip and Cook Other Side

    Carefully flip the cheela using a spatula. Cook the other side for another until it is also golden brown and crispy. Repeat the process for the remaining batter.

  8. Serve

    Transfer the hot moong dal cheela to a plate. Serve immediately with your favorite chutney or sauce.

Before You Cook

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  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy and gluten.
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Plan Ahead

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  • Prepare the Moong Dal BatterOvernight

    Add 1 cup of moong (soaked overnight), 2 tbsp of curd, 2 green chillies, and a small piece of ginger to a blender. Blend until you get a smooth batter.

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