To Make Moong Dal Batter
- 2 cup moong dal yellow mung lentils
- 10 gm ginger
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Water
- 1-2 green chilies chopped
- Coriander leaves chopped
- ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
Paneer stuffing for cheela
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 10 gm ginger chopped
- 1 teaspoon green chilli
- ¾ tablespoon Onion chopped
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
- 200 gm Paneer crumbled
- 1 teaspoon pomegranate powder anardana
- 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves
To make Batter for Moong Dal Cheela
Wash moong dal till water runs clear.
Soak dal for 2-3 hours. Overnight soaking in fridge is okay too.
After soaking drain out the water. In a grinder add inch piece of ginger, salt, green chillies, turmeric powder and ¼ cup of water and make a smooth paste.
Keep this paste aside.
To Make Paneer Stuffing for cheela
Heat I teaspoon oil in pan, Add chopped onion, green chilli, and ginger. Saute till onion turn translucent and pink.
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt to taste.
Mix well and now add crumbled paneer and saute for 2 minutes on medium heat.
Add dry pomegranate powder and coriander to finish. Keep this paneer stuffing aside and make cheela.
To Make Moong Dal Cheela
Heat a griddle or cast iron skillet on medium heat. Add about teaspoon of oil/ghee to it and swirl to coat all sides of the pan. If you are using a non stick pan few drops of oil are enough.
Pour a ladle full of batter onto the pan and with the help of a ladle spread the batter into a circular shape from the center outwards.
Cook for 2-3 minute till its underside is browned and flip it and cook till the other side is golden too. Serve them as it is with chutney and dahi
For making Paneer stuffed moong dal cheela proceed till step 3 given above and now place two tablespoons of paneer stuffing we made earlier. Fold it into half and serve.
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 805mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 2mg