Healthy Moong Dal Cheela (Pancake)
Recipe Summary
- Prepare a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack with this easy moong dal cheela recipe. Soaked moong dal is blended with spices and mixed with fresh vegetables, then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. It's a perfect healthy option for any time of the day.
All Ingredients - For the Batter
- Moong (Soaked overnight) 1 cup
- Curd 2 tbsp
- Green chilli 2
- Ginger (small pieces) 1 inch piece
- Capsicum 2 tbsp
- Onion 2 tbsp
- Semolina 2 tbsp
- Salt 1/2 tbsp
- Eno powder 1/2 tbsp
- Water 2 tbsp
All Ingredients - For Cooking
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds 1/2 tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1/2 tbsp
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Frying pan
- Blender
- Bowl
- Spatula
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
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)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 8: Serve
Transfer the hot moong dal cheela to a plate. Serve immediately with your favorite chutney or sauce.
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