Vegetable Moong Dal Cheela

Want a quick and simple meal that is packed with healthy nutrients? Try this Moong Dal Cheela

I grew up in the north and dals was a staple in our household — it was an easy way for my parents to try to get us to eat our protein yet I remember how fussy I was to incorporate that in my diet, but hey, props to my parents trying their best!

Moong Dal Cheela is an extremely delicious and healthy meal providing a lot of benefits. You can have it for breakfast and even enjoy it in the evening with a hot cup of tea.

Moong Dal has great nutritional value. It is packed with all the essential vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin K to minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc and many more. Also it is low in calories and is a high source of protein, fibre and antioxidants. It is light on the stomach and is a must in a sick person’s diet.

Adding a dark leafy green like spinach to the cheela enhances the nutritional value. Spinach is loaded with nutrients like iron, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber and phytonutrients which help decrease inflammation , improve our digestive system, keeps us fuller for a longer period of time, and releases a steady flow of energy into our bodies.
 

Ingredients

1. 50 grams soaked moong dal
2. 2 tablespoon whisked low-fat curd
3. 50 grams finely chopped spinach
4. ½ small onion, finely chopped
5. 25 grams finely chopped coriander leaves
6. ½ teaspoon ginger-garlic puree
7. ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
8. ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
9. ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
10. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11. 1 tablespoon olive oil
12. Salt to taste

Method

• In a grinder, add the moong dal and grind till it is converted to a smooth paste.
• When the paste is prepared, pour it in a bowl.
• Now add spinach, onion, coriander leaves, ginger-garlic puree, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, lemon juice and yogurt in the bowl and combine thoroughly.
• You may add water for a creamier consistency.
• Heat oil in a pan. Pour a ladleful of the batter carefully over it. Cook both sides till golden brown.
• Serve hot with mint chutney.

Pro Tip :

1. Use a non-stick pan so that you can control the amount of oil
2. You can add more grated or pureed vegetables to the batter for more add nutrition.