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Moonglet Pizza

Cultural Context

Originating from India, Moonglet Pizza is a creative fusion dish that combines the traditional moong dal pancake with classic pizza toppings. It reflects the growing trend of healthy and innovative cooking, appealing to those seeking nutritious alternatives. This dish is gaining popularity among health-conscious eaters and is often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack, showcasing the versatility of Indian ingredients in modern cuisine.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup moong dal
3 green chilies
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon olive oil
capsicum (bell pepper)
onion
tomato
cubes of cheese
crushed red chili
melted butter
fresh coriander leaves

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: paneer

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

moong dal

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Split peas are a good source of protein and cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

pizza sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes can be used to make a quick sauce.

1

Soak 1 cup of moong dal in water for 2-3 hours.

2

Drain the soaked dal and transfer it to a blender without adding water.

3

Add 3 green chilies and blend until smooth.

4

Transfer the blended dal to a mixing bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, mixing well.

5

Heat a non-stick pan and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, spreading it evenly.

6

Pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan and spread it evenly.

7

Top with chopped capsicum, onion, and tomato, all cut into long pieces.

8

Add cubes of cheese on top of the vegetables.

9

Press down lightly with a spoon to set the toppings into the batter.

10

Cover and cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.

11

Check the bottom for color and flip the pizza over after 4 minutes, pressing down lightly again.

12

Cook for another 3 minutes on low heat, then add melted butter on top for flavor.

13

Flip the pizza onto a plate and add grated cheese on top, as much as you prefer.

14

Sprinkle with crushed red chili and a little salt, cooking for another minute until the cheese melts.

15

Remove the pizza from the pan and set aside.

16

Repeat the process to make a stuffed version of the pizza by adding a mixture of cheese, tomato, capsicum, onion, and fresh coriander inside the batter before folding it over.

17

Cook on low heat, covering for 2-3 minutes, then flip to cook the other side.

18

Cut the stuffed pizza to serve and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Cooking Techniques

blendingbakingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

blendernon-stick panmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Moong Dal PizzaMoongletDal Pizza

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