Steamed Moong Cheela

Ingredients list for Steamed Moong Cheela

• 1 cup Whole green grams (sabut moong) soaked
• 2-3 Green chillies, broken
• 1 inch pieces Ginger chopped
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1 tablespo for garnish Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• to taste Salt
• 8 Banana leaves,Cut into rounds and greased with oil Cut into rounds and greased with oil
• 1 Fresh red chilli, slit

Method

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.
2. Spread this mixture on a greased banana leaf and cover with another banana leaf. Similarly assemble all the cheelas.
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.
4. Transfer the cheelas onto a serving plate, garnish with fresh red chilli and a few coriander leaves. Serve hot.