Moong Chana Dal Cheela

Ingredients Moong dal: 2 cups Channa dal 2 cups Onion peeled and chopped: ½ cup 2/3 cup tomatoes, diced into ¼ in cubes 1tsp ginger, grated 2tbsp cilantro, chopped fine 1-2 green chillies, seeded and cut fine (optional) 1 tsp salt, or to taste Vegetable oil spray Method Wash the dal in running water. Soak for 2-3 hours. Grind to a smooth batter using the water they were soaked in. you can grind the mixture and refrigerate the previous night itself. Stir the remaining ingredients into the batter Heat a non-stick griddle on the stove. Lightly spray with vegetable oil. Take a ladleful(1/4 cup) of batter, pour and spread gently on the griddle. Cover and cook for 30sec or until bubbles start appearing and the lower side begins to become golden brown. Turn over with a spatula and cook for another 30-40 sec or until cooked through. Slide onto a plate. Cook the remaining chelas (about 16 total) the same way. Serve with mint chutney accompanied by a glass of milk and a fruit. The Hindu February 26 2009