Description
Green Moong Dal Cheela is a delicious and nutritious Indian pancake made from split green lentils. This easy-to-make dish is golden and crispy on the outside while remaining soft and flavorful inside. Perfect for breakfast or as a quick snack, these cheelas are packed with earthy flavors and can be customized with various toppings or chutneys. Serve them warm to enjoy a delightful culinary experience that will bring smiles to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green moong dal (soaked overnight)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (peeled)
- 1–2 green chilies (to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1. Soak the green moong dal in water overnight.
- 2. Drain and blend the soaked dal with ginger and green chilies until smooth but slightly coarse.
- 3. In a bowl, mix the batter with chopped coriander, turmeric, and salt until well combined.
- 4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add oil, and allow it to warm.
- 5. Pour half a cup of batter onto the skillet, spreading it into a circle. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- 6. Serve warm with chutney or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheela
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to add chopped vegetables like spinach or carrots for extra nutrition. Store leftover cheelas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat in a pan for best results.