Quinoa & Moong Dal Cheela

Quinoa & Moong Dal Cheela is a nutritious and flavorful Indian pancake, made by blending protein-rich moong dal and quinoa into a smooth batter, mixed with aromatic spices, herbs, and finely chopped vegetables. This dish is a perfect combination of taste and health, offering a crispy texture with a soft inside. It’s a versatile option that can be enjoyed as a wholesome breakfast, a light meal, or even a nutritious snack.

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

• 60 grams quinoa
• 60 grams moong dal
• 20 grams finely chopped onion
• 10 grams finely chopped green chili
• 10 grams grated ginger
• 15 grams chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• 2 teaspoons oil

Procedure:

• Rinse the quinoa and moong dal separately under running water and soak them in water for about 2-3 hours.
• Drain the soaked quinoa and moong dal, and blend them together in a mixer or blender until you get a smooth batter. Add a little water as needed to achieve a pourable consistency.
• Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl. Add chopped onion, green chili, ginger, coriander leaves, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Heat a non-stick pan or tawa over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.
• Pour a ladleful of the batter onto the pan and spread it out evenly to form a thin chilla. Cook until the edges start to lift, and the bottom side turns golden brown.
• Flip the chilla carefully and cook the other side until it turns golden brown as well.
• Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
• Serve the Quinoa & Moong Dal Chilla hot with your favorite chutney or yogurt on the side.

Nutritional Benefits: 

• Calories: 531 kcal
• Protein: 22.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 75.5 g
• Fat: 13.7 g