Dal and Dalia cheela is a wholesome & nutritious twist to the traditional cheela which is made from dal. Dalia or Broken Wheat is good source of fibre and packed with numerous amounts of nutrients like vitamin B6, Iron, complex carbohydrates, etc. Moong Dal is rich in proteins and other vitamins and minerals. Combining Dalia and Dal together makes it a perfect combination of carbohydrate and protein rich meal.
As it is made with very little oil, this low oil cheela is a option for a high protein breakfast or a light meal. This dalia pancake recipe is a great weight loss recipe for anyone looking for a comforting yet healthy vegetarian protein recipe.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
- Nutritious and healthy Indian pancake
- Packed with protein, carbs & fibre
- Vegan and easy to make dal dalia cheela recipe
Ingredients:
- Soaked Broken Wheat / Dalia – 1 Cup
- Soaked Moong Dal – 1 Cup
- Fresh Chopped Coriander – ½ Cup
- Curd – 1 Cup
- Chopped Onion – 1 small
- Grated Carrot – ½
- Green Chilli Chopped – 2-3 in no
- Salt as per taste
- Oil to grease
Method:
- Take a blender and add soaked dalia, moong dal, green chillies and water
- Blend it in a thick fine paste.
- Pour the mixture into a deep bowl and add chopped onions, grated carrots, Coriander and salt to taste and mix well
- Heat a non-stick pan and add a few drops of oil and grease it properly
- Pour one ladleful of batter on the non-stick and spread it in a circular motion like a dosa
- Let it cook for few minutes on the pan and cook till golden brown
- Serve hot with green chutney
Pro Tips:
- Pre soak the dal & daliya properly – Always soak the dal & daliya for at least 4 – 5 hours. This reduces cooking time, ensures smoother batter, improves texture, and helps remove the bloating-causing compounds.
- Avoid old dals / daliya – Old batch of dals / daliya that have been on the shelf for a long time take longer to cook
- Make a smooth batter – Blend the batter properly with enough water, this helps make the cheelas soft.
- Rest the batter – Short resting period after adding the vegetables, helps improve flavour.
- Protein upgrade – You can up the protein content of the cheelas by adding grated low fat paneer or tofu.
- Add vegetable variety – You can add other vegetables like cabbage, bell peppers, spinach for extra flavour & variety.
FAQs:
- Is this daliya pancake recipe healthy?
Yes, this dal daliya cheela recipe is balanced with complex carbohydrates, protein fibre, making it nutritious & healthy. - Is this low oil cheela recipe good for weight loss?
Absolutely, this daliya pancake recipe uses very little oil & is rich in plant-based protein, which helps you keep full for longer and helps reduces those extra kilograms on the scale. - What can I pair with this healthy Indian pancake?
You can pair this dal daliya cheela with coconut chutney, tomato chutney, green chutney or curd. - How can I make this vegetarian protein recipe vegan?
To make it vegan you can simply skip the curd or replace it with water or plant-based curd. - Is this an easy tiffin recipe for kids & adults?
Absolutely, these dalia pancakes are nutritious, soft, filling & are ready in minutes, making it a great tiffin recipe. - How can I increase the protein content of these dal daliya cheelas?
You can increase the protein intake of the cheelas by adding grated low fat paneer or tofu to the batter.
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