VegFindBestProtein Team•28 December 2025

High Protein Palak Moong Dal Cheela (Green Protein)

Name: High Protein Palak Moong Dal Cheela (Green Protein)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Yellow Moong Dal (soaked for 2-3 hours); 1 cup Spinach (Palak) leaves, washed; 1 inch Ginger; 2 Green Chilies; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera); Salt to taste; 1/4 tsp Hing (Asafoetida); Oil or Ghee for cooking; 100g Paneer (optional, for stuffing)

A super healthy, green, and protein-rich breakfast option made with Moong Dal and Spinach (Palak). Perfect for weight loss and muscle retention.

Total Time

35 mins

Servings

2 people

Cost/Serving

₹18

High Protein Palak Moong Dal Cheela (Green Protein)

Ingredients

1 cup Yellow Moong Dal (soaked for 2-3 hours)
1 cup Spinach (Palak) leaves, washed
1 inch Ginger
2 Green Chilies
1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)
Oil or Ghee for cooking
100g Paneer (optional, for stuffing)

Method

Prepare Batter: Drain the soaked moong dal. Grind it together with spinach, ginger, green chilies, and a little water to form a smooth batter. It should be of pouring consistency like Dosa batter.

Season: Transfer batter to a bowl. Add salt, cumin seeds, and hing. Mix well.

Heat Pan: Heat a non-stick tawa or skillet. Grease lightly with oil.

Pour: Pour a ladle full of batter and spread it in a circular motion to make a thin cheela.

Cook: Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges. Cook on medium heat until the base turns golden brown and crispy.

Flip: Flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.

Stuff (Optional): For extra protein, grate paneer inside the cheela before folding.

Serve: Serve hot with green mint chutney or curd.

Why Green Protein?

This "Green" Cheela combines the quality protein of Moong Dal with the iron and fiber of Spinach. It's a low-glycemic index meal that keeps you full for longer, preventing mid-day cravings.

Adding a stuffing of Paneer (Cottage Cheese) can easily boost the protein content to over 30g per serving, making it a powerhouse breakfast for vegetarians.