Mung Cheela with Tandoori Mix Veg Filling – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays
Mung Cheela with Tandoori Mix Veg Filling – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays
Mung Cheela with Tandoori Mix Veg Filling – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays is the perfect gluten free, weight watchers friendly and Diabetes friendly recipe.
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Mung Cheela with Tandoori Mix Veg Filling – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays
Mung Cheela with Tandoori Mix Veg Filling – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays
Celebrate the month of May with Team DFT, indulging on some delicious and hearty wraps that are diabetic friendly and weight watchers friendly.
Mung Cheela with Tandoori Mix Veg Filling – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays
Mung Cheela with Tandoori Mix Veg Filling – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays is a recipe to savor and treat yourself again and again. Mung Cheela is a childhood favorite. Mom often made Cheelas out of Besan (chickpea flour) and it is such an instant recipe that it comes handy any time and every time whenever you are hungry. Just make the batter with flour and water, add some salt and pepper, spread on hot tawa/griddle and done. Can you believe it? The Mung Cheela is made in similar way and is much lighter on stomach and fewer carbs comparatively.
To make Mung Cheela, the mung dhuli (yellow mung split) is soaked for an hour and then ground fine to make batter. The batter can be made thick or thin depending upon the softness that you desire. For this recipe, we need to make softer cheelas so that we can use them as wraps.
For the filling, I had been contemplating about Peas and Paneer but the whole concept of making it more fiber rich for diabetes would have been wasted. Cauliflower came to the rescue when I was brain storming the other options. Cauliflower is a magical vegetable and consumption of the same helps our body metabolism in many ways. Do include it in your diet regularly.
A long time ago, I had made a video on how to spread the Cheela or Dosa on hot tawa. This is the link here – Click here for the Video . If the link is not working then copy & paste the link in your browser – https://www.magisto.com/video/IkceIEcJEDc6Dg1pYw?l=vsm&o=i&c=c
Cheela is also known as Pooda or Poodla in other regions of India. If I explain it in American, it is a thin crepe made with mung beans.
- Mung Dal, dhuli (yellow) - ¼ cup
- Water - ¼ cup + ½ cup
- Salt & Red chili powder - a pinch each
- Cilantro/coriander leaves - 1 tsp. chopped fine
- Cauliflower / Gobhi - 75 gms or ½ cup finely chopped
- Bell Pepper / Capsicum - 50 gms or ¼ cup finely chopped
- Scallions / Green Onions - 1 stalk, finley chopped
- Green peas - 2 tbsp
- Mint leaves - 3 to 4 chopped fine
- Coriander / Cilantro leaves - handful
- OliveOil - 1 tsp. You may use the oil of your choice.
- Tandoori Masala - a fat pinch
- Salt - to taste
- Wash ¼ cup of Mung Dhuli thoroughly in a bowl till water runs clear. Soak it in ¼ cup of water for about 1&1/2 hrs. The dal would soak all the water up and double in size.
- Take a high power blender/mixie and add the soaked dal + ½ cup of water to it. Ground it fine to a smooth and runny batter. The batter is a free flowing pouring consistency. Add salt, red chili powder and chopped cilantro / coriander leaves to the batter and set aside.
- In between soaking and making the batter, work on your filling.
- Heat Olive oil in a non stick or hard anodized or ceramic pan and once hot, add all the finely chopped vegetables to the pan. Sprinkle the Tandoori Masala and Salt on top of it. Cook on medium flame, till the vegetables are soft and not mushy. Add chopped mint and coriander leaves. Give a good stir. Cover with lid. Switch off the gas. Set aside to be used till your cheelas are ready for the filling.
- The batter above will yield about 5-6 cheelas of about 4-5 inches each.
- Heat a flat non stick or hard anodized griddle or tawa. I used an electric griddle, that can make 2-3 cheela at the same time.
- Take about less than ¼ cup of batter and spread it real thin, in a round shape. Refer to the video link above in the post to learn how to spread the cheela efficiently.
- Cook on high for about 2 minutes till it is cooked and slightly dark yellow in color. Flip it gently and cook for another 1 minute. Finish the batter like wise.
- We want soft cheelas to use them as wraps. Do not make them crispy.
- The oil free Mung Cheelas are ready.
- Take a Cheela and lay it flat. Scoop some filling and spread on one side of the cheela, as shown in the picture below the recipe. Add some chutney if desired. Roll it tight into a wrap and serve it warm.
Another important thing is that before spreading another cheela, wipe the tawa properly with a wet kitchen towel. There should not be any residue on the tawa.
Non stick or hard anodized tawa is the ideal choice to make oil free cheelas.
The Mung Cheelas with Mix veg filling are best served with Green Coriander / Cilantro Chutney or Mint Coriander Chutney.
They can be packed for lunch boxes, in that case, pack cheelas and filling separately.
You may use Mung Dal flour for more instant method.
You may make the batter and keep it ready in refrigerator for instant snack or a meal. It is that easy. Once you have the batter, it does not take more than 30 minutes to treat your family a wholesome meal on busy week night. For more instant method, use mung flour, easily available in the stores. The filling comes together in no time either. You may pack it for lunch box also, just pack the cheelas and filling separately.
Break the ice and think outside the potatoes, paneer and peas as filling.
Here are some chutney recipes that will go very well with these wraps – Mint Coriander Chutney and Coriander Chutney. Some other Diabetes friendly recipes from the blog are – Kosumbari , Grilled Spicy Paneer Skewers and Grilled Veg Kebabs . Hope you will find this post interesting and will stay tuned to future DFT Posts.
Mung Cheela with Tandoori Mix Veg Filling – Diabetes Friendly Thursdays
I had a fabulous time cooking this meal and enjoying a filling, nutritious and delicious meal for the lunch. I hope you would do that too. Next time when you are hungry pr kids are hungry, make this in no time and enjoy.
Foot Notes
Mung Beans are low on the glycemic index at 25 and have a low glycemic load of 4 making them a smart food choice for diabetics. Diabetics can safely eat Mung Beans. The low glycemic index, fiber and protein help to regulate blood sugar.
Cauliflower, Spring Onions, cilantro/coriander leaves, mint, bell peppers are non-starchy vegetables and herbs and filled with fibers and beneficial vitamins and minerals. Carrots are loaded with beta-carotene, which has been linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A study found that individuals with high blood levels of beta-carotene have 32 percent lower insulin levels (suggesting better blood glucose control). Cucumbers are a cool, crisp, low-carb choice for people with diabetes. You can get your fill of this low-carbohydrate vegetable without worrying about raising your blood sugar too much. Cucumbers are a good source of vitamin K and they also contain potassium and vitamin C.
Green Peas are a good source of protein and fiber, though are advised to be consumed in controlled quantities by a Diabetic, since they are starchy vegetables.
Disclaimer
I am not a nutritionist or dietician. My knowledge and information is based on my research and reading from different resources. Please consult your doctor or dietician before making any changes to your diet.
Other Fun and Healthy Wraps from Team DFT are –
Shailja’s Masoor Cheela with Tex Mex Filling
Swati’s Egg white Salad Whole Wheat Tortilla Wrap
Apsara’s Lettuce wraps
Sarika’s Moong Dal Kebab Wraps
Suchitra’s Panchratan Dosa wrap
Parvathy’s Chicken Pesto Buckwheat Wrap
I am sure that you will bookmark this post for handy last minute ideas.
Eat Happy! Stay Happy!
Sonal
Sarika Gunjal
Sonal these cheelas look fabulous. Love the flavors incorporated. yummy…definitely a weight watcher recipe specially when you are cutting carbs.
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks 🙂
Suchitra
I love it! My Bihari friend introduced me to Besan chilas. Love the way you have added the tandoori flavor to the veggies!
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks 🙂
apsara
This is an excellent combination of my favorite vegetables flavored with Tandoori masala and lentils in the wrap. A hearty breakfast idea that I will try soon!
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks Apsara ❤️
shailja
What a fabulous share .. Simply love the idea of tandoori filling .. Will surely be trying these out …
simplyvegetarian777
❤️❤️
Sadia Mohamed
Hey Sonal! This recipe I am definitely going to try. It would be good for my toddler. Especially the cheelas. Will let you know how it turned out.
simplyvegetarian777
Look forward dear ❤️
Sadia Mohamed
I made it today. It was good. My son liked it. Had a little difficulty while flipping the dosas. Maybe my batter was a little loose. But it was yummy. Thanks.
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks Sadia.. The only way to flip dosa is when the bottom Gets firmed up. My batter was veryyyyy loose too :)..
Once you get the hang of it, it will be fine❤️
Elaine @ foodbod
I’ve never heard of cheela’s, they look so light, and so tasty!!
simplyvegetarian777
They are light
Elaine @ foodbod
I made some today! I’m not sure I’ve done a good job yet…they smell and taste very much of the mung beans!?!
simplyvegetarian777
It is mung bean batter Elaine so will taste alike
Swati
They look fabulous Sonal .. Loved the idea of filling tandoori vegetables in a Mung cheela .. I usually make mung Chila a lot but this time , I would surely make your way !
simplyvegetarian777
Thanks Swati :).
It came out good together
apuginthekitchen
Looks fabulous Sonal, I am doing weight watchers right now trying to lose a few pounds. Wonder how many points. They look and sound amazing.
simplyvegetarian777
It shouldn’t be much points Suzanne!
I have done weight watchers couple of times and it has always helped me.