Moong Dal Cheela Recipe
Traditionally a cheela (also called chilla, puda, pudla) is made with besan (chickpea flour), but there are several variations (with bajra, whole moong etc.). Using moong dal is a delicious way to include high amounts of protein in your diet.
| Good For | Weight Loss |
| Health Factor | High Protein |
| Calories | 132 per 1 Serving |
| Prep. Time | 5 hrs |
| Cook Time | 20 min |
Ingredients (Makes 2 - 4 Serving)
- Split green gram (dhuli moong dal), soaked for 5 hrs - 1 cup
- Cumin (Jeera) powder - 1/2 tsp
- Ginger chilli paste - 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain and grind the split green gram in a mixer or on a stone slab. Add the remaining ingredients (except oil) and mix well.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan; drop in a ladleful of the green gram batter and spread it evenly with the back of the spoon.
- Sprinkle some oil around the sides and lift the edges, so that the oil can slip under. Turn the pancake over, drizzle some more oil and cook till brown on both sides. Remove and repeat the same of the rest of the batter.
- Serve with green chutney or Tomato chutney.
Optional Stuffing:
- Make a mix of grated paneer (50 gms), grated carrot (1/4 cup), finely chopped capsicum, grated cabbage, salt, chili power and garam masala.
- Stuff the cheela with the above mix.
