MOONG DAAL CHEELA

Today I was not in the mood of regular dinner. Sometimes it gets so boring so thought of trying something different. Moong daal cheela ( Moong lentils pancake) is one such dish that I personally recommend if you are looking for nutrition in your diet. It is high in protein and healthy and scores high on flavors and taste.

 INGREDIENTS

1. Moong lentils - 500gm ( soaked for 6 hrs)
2.1 Onion finely chopped
3.Green chillies ( finely chopped)
4.  Fresh Corainder finely chopped
5. Crushed Black pepper  - 1 tsp
6. Garam Masala              - 1 tsp
7. Red chilly powder         - 1 tsp
8.Salt to taste

METHOD

Soak the lentils for 6 hours and then grind it finely in the mixer. Now add finely chopped green chillies, black pepper, garam masala, red chilly powder,fresh coriander, and salt .
Add water if needed to bring it to pouring consistency.
Heat the pan and sprinkle some water and wipe it. Now pour the batter using a laddle and spread it in a clockwise manner. Sprinkle finely chopped onions on top of it and let it cook evenly on medium flame. ( on high flame lentils will not cook evenly).
When it is cooked from both the sides and is crispy and light brown, keep it on a plate.

Usually chutneys and pickles go with the cheela and adds to its taste. I make this tomato-garlic chutney which is tangy and spicy and my husband just loves it.

TOMATO-GARLIC CHUTNEY

1. 2 tomatoes
2. 6-7 cloves garlic
3.  1 small ginger (as per taste)
4.  4 green chillies
5. 1 tsp  Lime juice
6. 4-5 mint leaves ( optional)
7. Salt to taste

Put all the ingredients in blender ( except salt) and grind. Pour in a bowl and add salt.
You can always experiment with it.