Attention all vegans and Lacto-Vegetarians … this may be your new favorite dish !
You simply can’t get an easier recipe than this…literally one ingredient!! Yes you read right…Only one ingredient . And a rather healthy one at that , yellow split moong.It is high in dietary fibre and an excellent protein source.It is quick to cook and easy to digest for all body types ,making it a popular Ayurvedic choice.
Making a batter from it was something new to me and , wow was I impressed !! Such simplicity yet a full nutritious meal was enjoyed.
Required:
1 cup Yellow Split Moong Dhal
The Batter :
- Wash Dhal a few times until water is clear
- Soak Dhal for 4-5 hours , best overnight
- Grind into creamy paste , add a little water to assist liquidiser function
- Remove into mixing bowl , whisk to aerate batter
The ‘omelette’
- Take 2 ladles into smaller bowl , add 1/4 tsp baking powder ( literally nib of a tsp )
- Add seasoning ( salt , turmeric, dhania, jeera powder) and finely chopped veggies ( onion , green pepper , tomatoes , green chili)
- Reserve some veggies as a topping if you like ( season with chili powder, garam masala and oregano)
To cook
- In a small caste iron or nonstick , drizzle oil and heat
- Add mixture, reduce heat to lowest setting and cover with lid , allowing to steam cook
- Open after a few minutes and add remaining veg toppings
- Cover again to cook further- takes around 7-10 min until firms up , then flip over and cook further , drizzle a bit more oil if required
Tips :
- Use a good pan
- Cook on a low heat , covered
- For the first time don’t put too much mixture in pan
- Play around with seasoning variations ( black pepper, garlic and thyme)
- The 1 cup Dhal made 4 frittata/omelette servings in my small frying pan
- This batter can be thinned down with water and made into pancakes too 🙂
Enjoy experimenting!
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