Healthy Ragi Moong Dal Pancakes with Chutney
For the Pancakes
For the Green Chutney
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare Moong Dal Paste
Take 0.5 cup moong dal, soaked for . Reserve 2 tablespoons of the soaked dal. Transfer the remaining soaked moong dal to a grinding jar. Add 2 chopped green chilies, a 0.5-inch piece of chopped ginger, and a pinch of asafoetida. Grind to a coarse paste, adding about 3 tablespoons of water if needed.
Prepare the Pancake Batter
Transfer the ground moong dal paste to a large mixing bowl. Add 0.5 cup ragi flour. Then add 1/4 cup each of finely chopped carrots, onions, green capsicum, tomatoes, and yellow capsicum. Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves. Mix all these ingredients thoroughly. Pour in about 0.5 cup of water (or water from the grinding jar) and mix until a smooth, thick batter is formed. Let the batter rest for .
Add Spices and Paneer to Batter
To the batter, add 0.5 tsp turmeric powder, 0.5 tsp red chili powder, 2-3 pinches of crushed black pepper, 0.5 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, and salt to taste. Add the 2 tablespoons of reserved soaked moong dal and 100g of grated paneer. Mix all the ingredients well.
Prepare Green Chutney
In a separate grinding jar, combine 1 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves, 4 green chilies, a 0.5-inch piece of ginger, 0.5 tsp cumin powder, and salt to taste. Add 2 tablespoons of raita boondi and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and grind to a fine, smooth paste. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl.
Final Batter Preparation and Cooking
After the batter has rested, give it a quick stir. Just before cooking, add 0.5 tsp Eno fruit salt to the batter and mix gently in one direction until just combined. Heat a non-stick pan or tawa on medium-low flame. Drizzle 0.5 tsp of oil and spread it evenly. Pour one serving spoon of batter onto the pan for each pancake, gently spreading it to form a round shape. Top each pancake with a sprinkle of chopped carrots, white sesame seeds, chopped coriander, and grated paneer. Gently press the toppings with a spatula to secure them.
Cook and Serve Pancakes
Cover the pan and cook the pancakes on medium-low flame for until the top sets and the bottom is golden brown. Uncover, drizzle another 0.5 tsp of oil over the pancakes (optional), and then carefully flip them. Cook for an additional on the other side until golden brown. Remove the cooked pancakes from the pan and place them on a cooling rack to prevent them from becoming soggy. Repeat the process with the remaining batter. Serve the healthy ragi moong dal pancakes hot with the prepared green chutney.
Before You Cook
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No Asafoetida (hing)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
No Paneer?
- Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Pan-fry first for closer texture.
- Halloumi — Saltier; reduce added salt.
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
Plan Ahead
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- View Step 1Prepare Moong Dal Paste2 hours
Take 0.5 cup moong dal, soaked for 2 hours. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the soaked dal. Transfer the remaining soaked moong dal to a grinding jar. Add 2 chopped green chilies, a 0.5-inch piece of chopped ginger, and a pinch of asafoetida. Grind to a coarse paste, adding about 3 tablespoons of water if needed.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- Use any vegetables available at home
Such as finely chopped cabbage, bell peppers, or spinach.
- Adjust spice levels according to
Adjust spice levels according to your preference by increasing or decreasing green chilies and red chili powder.
- For a vegan optionDietary option
Omit paneer and use a plant-based yogurt or a flax egg as a binder if needed.
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