Though the moong bean pancake wasn’t frequently made dish while I was growing up, other versions of chillas (or pancakes) were a regular feature during my childhood.
My daadi (grandmom) made the best kind. They were just the right amount of spicy, sweet and tangy and we belted them down rapidly one after the other hot off the skillet. So, when I started to cook for my kids it was but natural that I tried the same recipes I grew up eating and these green varieties were a total hit. I was surprised how much my kids loved the moong bean pancakes. It is a warm, fuzzy feeling when you are able to pass on something you experienced with your daadi to your children.
Every now and then when I am too busy for my grocery runs, they are my go-to. The sprouted moong bean pancake is packed with proteins and essential vitamins and with some fresh bell peppers and cheese are a complete meal for the kids. Scroll down for the recipe for sprouted green moong bean pancake. Trust me, it is lip-smacking delicious goodness.
For other moong bean recipes, check my post about Moong Bean Patty. You can also make a popular Indian sweet dish with moong beans. Who knew!
Ingredients
- Sprouted Green Moong – 1 cup
- Medium sized onion chopped fine- 1
- Carom seeds-1 teaspoon
- Ginger-garlic paste- 1.5 teaspoons
- Red chili powder- 1 pinch
- Turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon
- Chopped Coriander- 2 teaspoons
- Salt-1 teaspoon or as per taste
- Black pepper-1/4 teaspoon
- Red and Yellow bell peppers
- Cheddar cheese
- Baby tomatoes (optional)- 4
- Oil - 4 tablespoons
Instructions
- In a high power mixer/grinder (I use my nutribullet) add the moong sprouts with quarter cup water and make a smooth paste. Add more water if needed making sure the batter is not too runny, the consistency should be the same as a normal pancake/dosa batter.
- Add onion, carom seeds, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, chopped coriander, salt and black pepper and mix well using a wire whisk
- Place a non-stick pan on the stove, add half-teaspoon oil and spread around the pan evenly using a thing wooden spatula
- Once the oil is reasonably hot, (test it by dropping a drop of batter and check if it splutters) reduce the flame to low, add two tablespoons batter and quickly spread it to form a disc. Add half-teaspoon oil on the surface, without touching the batter, spreading evenly. Increase the flame to medium high. Once you see bubbles forming and the batter starts to leave the pan (usually 2-3 minutes), turn it over and cook on the other side.
- Take off the pan, add red and yellow bell peppers, baby tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and roll and seal it with a toothpick.
- Dip into some sweet and sour mango chutney or enjoy as is.
Notes
Calories per pancake- 200 Nutrition- Good fat/High fibre/ Protein punch/Low carb/Vitamins (B1, B6 and C)/Minerals (Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese) It does wonders for your-Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Immunity, Sleep quality, Bowel This is “My 1pm/8pm Meal”
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