For: Nitra Moong Dal
Moong Dal Cheela (Savoury Pancake)
- Vegan
- Indian
- ⏱ 30 min (+ 2 hr soak)
- Serves 4 (makes ~8)
A light savoury pancake made from ground moong dal batter — a quick, satisfying breakfast or light dinner.
Method
- 1
Blend the batter
Drain the soaked moong dal and blend with a little water to a smooth, pourable batter, similar in consistency to pancake batter.
- 2
Season the batter
Stir in the ginger, green chilli, cumin seed, chopped onion and salt.
- 3
Heat the griddle
Heat a flat griddle or non-stick pan over medium heat and grease lightly with oil.
- 4
Cook the cheela
Pour a ladle of batter onto the griddle and spread into a thin circle. Drizzle a little oil around the edges.
- 5
Flip and finish
Cook 2–3 minutes until the base is golden and set, then flip and cook the other side for a further 1–2 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot, folded in half, with Nitra Coriander Chutney or plain yoghurt.
If the batter is too thick to spread easily, thin it with a splash more water — it should pour like a loose pancake batter.