Quinoa has gained a lot of popularity of late due to its high protein content. Usually for vegans or vegetarians, it is required to combine cereal and pulses together to get complete proteins.

But quinoa is an exception, it has all the essential amino acids that our body requires for its function.

Nutritional benefits:

Quinoa along with the combination with moong dal or green gram dal gives a chilla/dosa with high protein and low carb profile that is best suited for people who want to lose weight, post workout breakfast or even for growing kids.

It is easy to digest with a high satiety value leading to a guilt free breakfast in the morning!

Ingredients:

• Quinoa – ½ cup
• Moong dal – ½ cup
• Garlic – 1-2 pods
• Onion – 1 medium, chopped finely
• Salt – to taste
• Roasted cumin powder – ½ tsp
• Green chillies – 1-2, finely chopped as per taste
• Garam masala powder – ¼ tsp
• Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp, chopped

Method:

1. Soak quinoa and moong dal separately for 3 hours.
2. Strain the water, transfer them to a blender, add garlic, onion, salt to taste. Grind it by adding water as and when required to get a smooth paste.
3. Pour the batter in a vessel, add the masalas, onion and coriander.
4. On a hot skillet, pour a ladle of batter and spread it in a circular manner. Add ghee, cover and cook. Turn the other side and cook till done.
5. Serve it hot with pudina chutney or any other chutney of your choice.

Nutritional profile per chilla:

Energy: 130 kcal

Carbohydrate: 20g

Protein: 7g

Fat: 3-4g

Over to you:

This chilla can be had by people of all age groups. It is completely vegan and protein rich. You can enjoy it in different ways like with paneer stuffing or like an uttapam with vegetables spread on the top.