Moong Dal Pancake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup split moong dal (yellow mung beans), soaked overnight or for at least 4-6 hours

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 small carrot, grated

• 1/2 cup chopped spinach and beans

• 1 green chili, finely chopped

• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds

• Salt to taste

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Prepare Moong Dal Batter:

   • Rinse the soaked moong dal thoroughly and drain excess water.

   • In a blender or food processor, blend the moong dal into a smooth batter. Add a little water if needed to achieve a pancake batter-like consistency.

2. Prepare Pancake Batter:

   • Transfer the blended moong dal batter into a mixing bowl.

   • Add chopped onion, grated carrot, chopped spinach, chopped beans, green chili , grated ginger, cumin seeds, salt, and turmeric powder . Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

3. Preheat the Pan:

   • Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease the surface with oil for cooking.

4. Cook the Pancakes:

   • Pour a ladleful of the moong dal batter onto the preheated pan and spread it gently to form a pancake of your desired size.

5. Add Oil (Optional):

   • Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges of the pancake.

6. Cover and Cook:

   • Cover the pan with a lid and cook the pancake for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until the bottom side is golden brown and crisp.

7. Flip and Cook the Other Side:

   • Carefully flip the pancake using a spatula and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

8. Repeat:

   • Repeat the process with the remaining batter to make more pancakes.

9. Serve:

   • Serve the moong dal pancakes hot.