News India Live, Digital Desk: If you want to eat something light, tasty and protein rich for breakfast, then Masoor Dal Chilla Is an excellent option. It is not only easy to digest, but is also considered very beneficial for weight loss people. Let us know the step-by-step method of making it:

Ingredients

Red lentils: 1 cup (soaked)

Ginger: 1 inch piece

Green chilly: 2-3 (as per taste)

Cumin: half teaspoon

Asafoetida: a pinch

Salt: as per taste

Turmeric Powder: a quarter teaspoon

Finely chopped onion, tomato and green coriander: For decorating and filling

Oil or Ghee: to bake

Method of preparation (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Prepare the dal: First of all, wash the lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 2-3 hours.

Make paste: Drain the water from the soaked lentils and put it in the grinder. Mix ginger, green chilli, cumin and a little water in it and prepare a smooth batter.

Mix spices: Now take out this batter in a big bowl. Add salt, turmeric and asafoetida in it. The consistency of the batter should neither be too thick nor too thin (like dosa batter).

Add vegetables: If you want, you can add finely chopped onion and coriander in the batter itself or add it on top.

Bake Cheela: Heat a non-stick pan and apply light oil on it. Now put a tablespoon of batter in the center of the pan and spread it round.

Cook on both sides: Cook the cheela on low flame until the edges become slightly crunchy. Apply some oil on top and turn it and cook it from the other side also until it turns golden.

Serving Tip

Hot Masoor Dal Chila mint green chutney, Tamarind Chutney Or Curd Serve with. If you are making for children, have a little cheese grater You can also add it, which will increase both its taste and nutrition.

health benefits

Masoor dal is a great source of iron and protein.

This is a gluten-free option.

It is a heart-healthy breakfast as it is prepared with less oil.