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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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moong dal palak chilla recipe | Indian palak moong dal cheela | healthy spinach and lentil crepes | spinach lentil pancake is a perfect example of taste and health in one platter. Learn how to make Indian palak moong dal cheela.
Chilla is a thin, pancake like snack that is very popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Indian palak moong dal cheela is made of a wholesome batter of moong dal and spinach, perked up with a couple of commonly available spice powders and pastes.
A dash of crushed cumin boosts the aroma and flavour of the spinach lentil pancake further, making it absolutely awesome. Chillas are meant to be had as soon as they are cooked, to enjoy the slightly-crisp fresh texture, so make sure you relish them right off the tava.
These pancakes are loaded with fiber – a nutrient which helps to maintain gut health. The spinach is a good source of iron which helps to boost hemoglobin levels and avoid fatigue setting in. The moong dal in healthy spinach and lentil crepes lends protein to nourish the cells of the body including the immune cells to fight various diseases. With not too many carbs to offer, these pancakes are a wise choice for those on a weightloss diet and low carb diet as well as for diabetics too!
Tips for moong dal palak chilla. 1. Serve palak moong dal pudla with green chutney. See how to make green chutney. 2. Spinach lentil pancake goes beat with chaas for breakfast. See how to make chaas.
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Moong Dal Palak Chilla, Palak Moong Dal Cheela recipe - How to make Moong Dal Palak Chilla, Palak Moong Dal Cheela
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
9 cheelas
Ingredients
For Moong Dal Palak Chilla
3/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 tsp coarsely crushed cumin seeds (jeera)
salt to taste
3 tsp oil for cooking
For Serving
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Method
For moong dal palak chilla
- To make moong dal palak chilla, combine the yellow moong dal and enough water in a deep bowl and soak for 2 hours. Drain well.
- Blend in a mixer along with ½ cup of water till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and approx. ¼ cup of water and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease with a little oil.
- Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it in a circular motion to make a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle.
- Cook for 1 minute on a medium flame. Smear a little oil over it and along the edges.
- Flip over and cook on the other side as well. Cook on a medium flame till the cheela turns brown in colour and crisp.
- Serve the moong dal palak chilla immediately with green chutney.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 74 cal |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 6.8 mg |
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sanaya
March 13, 2025, midnight
I was bored of the plain besan chilas for breakfast, when I came across this recipe I was very excited to try it and when I tried it , it was really great in taste....
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