Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green moong dal (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 2 green chilies (finely chopped)
- 1-inch piece ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup coriander leaves (chopped)
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee (for frying)
Instructions
- Rinse the soaked green moong dal until the water runs clear. Blend with enough water to create a smooth batter.
- Mix in chopped onions, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, and salt until well combined.
- Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add oil or ghee.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread into a circle. Cook until bubbles form and edges are golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- Flip the cheela and cook for another 2 minutes until both sides are crisp and golden.
- Serve hot with yogurt or chutney.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheela (75g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg