How to make moong dal cheela

• Produce

  • 1/4 cup Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 1 Green chilies
  • 1 pinch Hing
  • 1/4 cup Onions

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin powder or cumin, roasted

• Liquids

  • 2 1/4 cups Water

• Other

  • 1 cup Moong dal ((split & husked moong lentils

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Directions

• rinse the moong dal 3 to 4 times in water.
• soak moong dal with 2 to 3 cups of water for 3 to 4 hours or over night.
• the moong dal will swell or double up in size. discard the water.
• in a grinder, grind soaked moong dal with ¼ cup of water. dont add too much water else they might not grind evenly. we need a smooth and lump free batter for moong dal chillas.
• take the batter in a bowl. add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¼ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder and 1 teaspoon salt or as required.
• mix very well. 
• then add add ¼ cup coriander leaves, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, finely chopped green chilies and a pinch of hing. 
• again mix very well. 
• allow the batter to rest for 15 -20 mins.
• the onions will leave some moisture. check the consistency of the batter. if its too thick, then add 1 to 2 tablespoons more water. adding too much water will not be good as it will not spread evenly on the tawa.
•  the consistency of the batter has to be of pouring consistency, neither too thick nor too thin.
• heat the pan. this is important as the pan has to be hot before you make the cheelas.
• add a scoopful of batter towards the center of the pan.
• the batter will spread a little on its own.
• just rotate the batter with the back of spatula giving a round and even shape.
• drizzle few drops of oil around the edges of the chilla.
• cook the chillas on medium heat. after a minute they will look crisp and brown.
• flip the chillas and cook the other side for a minute.
• once the chillas appear crisp and brown, remove and place aside. similarly make all other chillas. you can stuff the chillas with some grated paneer if you want. 
• serve moong dal chillas with tomato ketchup or green chutney.