Low Carb Moong Dal Cheela
Experience the wholesome goodness of **Low Carb Moong Dal Cheela**, a nutritious and flavorful Indian-style pancake that's perfect for your low-carb lifestyle. Made with protein-rich split yellow moong dal and infused with aromatic ginger, green chili, and cumin seeds, this recipe creates a delicious balance of earthiness and spice. The batter is easy to prepare—simply blend soaked lentils and spices into a smooth consistency—making it an ideal choice for quick, healthy breakfasts or light meals. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, this gluten-free and highly versatile cheela pairs beautifully with mint chutney or yogurt, elevating your meal with every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a satisfying and guilt-free way to energize your day! **Keywords:** Low carb moong dal cheela, lentil pancake, gluten-free breakfast, healthy Indian recipe, protein-rich cheela, quick low-carb meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Split yellow moong dal
- 2 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 1 unit Green chili
- 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Oil
Instructions
Rinse one cup of split yellow moong dal until the water runs clear. Soak the moong dal in two cups of water for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Drain the soaked moong dal and transfer it to a blender. Add half a teaspoon of salt, a one-inch piece of ginger, one green chili, and one tablespoon of coriander leaves.
Add half a cup of water to the blender and blend the ingredients into a smooth batter. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter. Adjust with additional water if needed.
Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl and stir in half a teaspoon of cumin seeds.
Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with a small amount of oil.
Pour a ladle of batter onto the hot pan and spread it gently in a circular motion to form a thin pancake.
Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges and cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, usually about 2 to 3 minutes.
Carefully flip the cheela and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
Repeat with the remaining batter.
Serve hot with a side of green chutney or yogurt for a delicious and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.9 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1237 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.9 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2632 mg | 56% | |
*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.
