High Protein Moong Dal Cheela
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this High Protein Moong Dal Cheela, a nutritious twist on the classic Indian pancake. Packed with protein-rich split yellow moong dal and vibrant veggies like onions, bell peppers, and carrots, this wholesome dish is both hearty and flavorful. The batter, infused with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and a hint of green chili and ginger, creates a savory cheela that's golden and crispy on the outside yet soft and tender on the inside. Perfect for vegetarians or those looking for plant-based protein options, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with mint chutney or yogurt for a light yet satisfying meal. Whether you're meal prepping or seeking a guilt-free indulgence, this high-protein delight checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Split yellow moong dal
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 unit Green chili
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
- 0.5 cup Onion
- 0.5 cup Bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Carrot
- 2 tablespoons Oil
Instructions
Rinse the moong dal under running water until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for 4 hours or overnight.
Drain the soaked dal and add it to a blender. Add the water, ginger, green chili, salt, turmeric, and cumin seeds.
Blend until you get a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
Pour the batter into a mixing bowl. Add finely chopped coriander leaves, onions, bell peppers, and carrots. Stir well.
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it evenly to form a thin pancake.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the edges start to lift and the bottom turns golden brown.
Flip the cheela and cook on the other side for another 2 minutes.
Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve hot with mint chutney or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.5 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1275 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3182 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
