Moong Dal Cheela

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Moong Dal Cheela

#risenshine - These are delicious and nutritious Cheelas / Pancakes made out of moong dal (split green gram). They are a North Indian speciality and are usually served with chutney, pickle and a paneer stuffing which is optional. But it also goes well with any side dish. These cheelas are healthy, low in fat and good for diabetics too. Besides breakfast, they can also be had for lunch / dinner or as a lunch box meal too.

Ingredient

1 cup

moong dal (split green gram)

ginger

green chilies

handful

coriander leaves, chopped

to taste

salt

1/4 tsp

turmeric powder

1 tsp

coriander powder

1/2 tsp

cumin powder

1/4 tsp

asafoetida

1 tsp

cumin seeds

1 tbsp

lime juice

1/2 tsp

red chilli flakes

as required

oil to shallow fry

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Soak the moong dal in sufficient water overnight. Grind along with ginger, green chilies and some water till smooth.

* Step 2

Add all the rest of the ingredients (except oil) and mix well. Adjust water accordingly. The batter should be of pouring consistency, just like a dosa batter. Keep aside for 15-20 minutes.

* Step 3

Heat a non-stick tawa and pour a ladleful of the batter and spread into a circle with the back of the ladle. Drizzle some oil around and over the cheela. Cook on one side for 2 min. or till done before flipping it over to be cooked the other side. Transfer to a serving plate.