Cheelas are pan cakes served with green chutney which are
sometimes stuffed with cottage cheese crumble. In this recipe of green gram cheela which I used
sprouted green grams instead of split green gram. Moong dal cheela is a great
healthy breakfast food and even perfect as an accompaniment to some vegetable dishes like cauliflower, potato
and tomato curry. Traditionally cheelas are made with besan flour , but these
are several variations can be made, sprouted moong cheela is one of them.
Cheela is a delicious as well as high protein content. Moong is to be
considered as one of the healthiest foods in the world and Indian Cuisine uses
it extensively. This recipe is very easy and quicker than to prepare dosas. No
need of fermentation. Sprouted grains are very nutricious food. You can either
eat it raw or can even boil them. You will definitely like the cheela made with
sprouted grains and can also be packed for your kids tiffin. So lets prepare
sprouted moong cheela.
INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups Srouted Moong [ Green Gram]
2-3 Green Chillies
5-6 Garlic Cloves
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
2 Tbsp Fresh Chopped Coriander
Salt as per taste
Water [ as needed ]
Oil [ for cooking ]
METHOD:
STEP 1- Soak the whole moong grains in water for at
least 4-5 hours or till get sprouted. [ Hardly overnight ]
STEP 2 – Blend moong grains with rest of the
ingredients to a fine paste in mixer grinder.
STEP 3 – Add water for better grinding but not
much.
STEP 4 – Remove the batter from mixer pot and add
extra water to get required consistency.
STEP 5 – Heat the non-stick tava with 2-3 drops of
oil, put the batter over it like dosa batter.
STEP 6 – Spread with the back of spoon in circular
direction outwards.
STEP 7 – Add 1 tsp oil around the corners and cook
it from one side till crispy and golden brown.
STEP 8 – As it done from one side, flip it upside
down and cook from the other side. Like this follow the procedure for more
cheelas.
Serve
them hot with green chutney or tomato sauce and enjoy the healthy breakfast.
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