Moong Dal
Cheela Recipe
Moong Dal
Cheela Recipe
Moong Dal Cheela Recipe
Healthy, Protein-Rich & Crispy Moong Dal Cheela
Start your day with a wholesome and delicious breakfast made using AgroPure Premium Moong Dal. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, moong dal cheela is packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. This quick and healthy recipe is perfect for breakfast, evening snacks, or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup AgroPure Yellow Moong Dal (or Split Moong Dal)
- 1-inch Ginger
- 2 Green Chillies
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Onion
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Tomato
- 2 tbsp Grated Carrot (optional)
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
- A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
- Oil or Ghee for cooking
Preparation
Step 1: Wash the moong dal thoroughly and soak it for 3–4 hours. Drain the water and blend the dal with ginger and green chillies into a smooth batter using very little water.
Step 2: Transfer the batter to a bowl and add turmeric, cumin seeds, hing, salt, chopped onions, tomatoes, grated carrot and fresh coriander. Mix everything well.
Step 3: Heat a non-stick or cast-iron tawa and lightly grease it with oil or ghee.
Step 4: Pour a ladleful of batter onto the hot tawa and spread it gently into a thin circular cheela.
Step 5: Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook on medium heat until the bottom turns golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until crisp.
Step 6: Serve hot with mint chutney, coriander chutney, tomato ketchup or fresh curd for a nutritious and satisfying meal.