How to make Steamed Moong Cheela -
Ground whole moong spread between two banana leaves and steamed.
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Turban Tadka.
Main Ingredients : Whole green grams (sabut moong) (साबुत मूंग), Banana leaves (केले के पत्ते )
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Steamed Moong Cheela Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 6-10 minutes
Cook time : 6-10 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Steamed Moong Cheela Recipe
Whole green grams (sabut moong) soaked 1 cup
Banana leaves Cut into rounds and greased with oil 8
Ginger chopped 1 inch piece
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Green chillies broken 2-3
Fresh red chilli slit 1
Method
Step 1
Grind together whole green gram, green chillies, ginger, cumin seeds, coriander leaves, asafoetida with little water and transfer the mixture into a bowl. Add salt and mix well.
Step 2
Spread this mixture on a greased banana leaf and cover with another banana leaf. Similarly assemble all the cheelas.
Step 3
Heat sufficient water in a steamer. Place the cheelas on a perforated plate and keep it in the steamer. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer the cheelas onto a serving plate, garnish with fresh red chilli and a few coriander leaves. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 728 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 126.8 gm
Protein : 49.7 gm
Fat : 2.5 gm
Other : 35.1 gm
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