Moong Dal Uttapam is a wholesome, protein-packed pancake made with a spiced mung dal batter and topped with a colorful medley of paneer, carrots, peas, onions, and fresh herbs. 🌱🧀🥕🌽 Flavored with cumin, ginger, and green chilies, each uttapam is crisp on the outside and soft within. 🌶️✨ Perfect for lunchboxes, breakfast or a light meal, it's best served with chutney. 🍽️🥄
#nanakfoods #mungdaluttapam #healthyeating #proteinpacked #indianbreakfast #veggiedelight #foodiefaves #tastyandhealthy #breakfastgoals #homemadegoodness #chutneylover #indiancuisine #deliciousandhealthy #foodforthesoul #viralfood #healthymeal #uttapamlover Recipe Moong Dal Uttapam with Paneer & Veggie Topping Ingredients For the Batter: 1 cup mung dal (split yellow lentils), soaked for 4-6 hours 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 inch ginger, roughly chopped 1-2 green chilies, chopped 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder Salt to taste For the Topping: 1/2 cup grated or crumbled Nanak paneer 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup peas (lightly steamed or cooked) 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste) 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped Salt and black pepper to taste For Cooking: Oil or ghee for greasing the pan Instructions Drain the soaked mung dal and blend it with cumin seeds, ginger and green chillies to form a smooth, thick batter. Use 1/4 to 1/2 cup water or as needed. Add turmeric powder, and salt to the batter. Mix well and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. In a bowl, combine paneer, grated carrot, cooked peas, chopped onion, green chili, and cilantro.Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well and set aside. Heat a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat and grease it lightly with oil or ghee. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it gently into a small circle, about 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle the prepared topping evenly over the batter and press gently with a spatula so it sticks. Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Flip the uttapam carefully and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until lightly crisp and cooked through. Serve hot with green chutney.