These Moong Dal Waffles, made with yellow lentils, are healthy, savory, and loaded with flavors. They are rich in protein and fiber and are perfect for breakfast to start the day!
If you do not like to start your day with sweetner loaded waffles, these savory waffles are a great choice! These Moong Dal Waffles are easy to make with only pantry staples and are packed with spinach and Indian flavors.
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Healthy and Savory Moong Dal Waffles
If you like waffles but do not want to start your day with sugary syrup, these savory waffles are perfect!
The recipe requires only a few pantry staple ingredients. You can easily customize it by adding your choice of vegetables and spices.
These Moong Dal Waffles are golden and crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They are flavorful with Indian spices and herbs.
I added finely chopped spinach to the batter to make the waffles more nutritious. However, you can skip the spinach if you do not have it or are following a strict Jain diet.
Adding more vegetables, such as carrots, cabbage, or bell peppers, can create variations on these waffles. You can also add grated paneer to the batter.
Serve the waffles with coriander chutney, yogurt, or ketchup.
Why You Will Love These Waffles
- These Moong Dal Waffles are rich in protein and fiber and low in calories.
- They are healthy but delicious and packed with flavors.
- These waffles are savory, slightly spicy, and loaded with spinach.
- They are easy to make with only pantry staple ingredients.
- Lentil waffles are great to have for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients and Notes
- Moong Dal: Yellow Moong Dal is high in protein and low in carbohydrates. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Soak the moong dal for 4 hours to overnight.
- Green Chilis and Ginger: Chilis and ginger provide spicy, earthy, and pungent flavors. You can add them more or less according to your taste preference.
- Chickpea Flour: Chickpea flour (besan) binds the batter and helps crisp the waffles. You can also add rice flour instead of chickpea flour.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Asafoetida: It provides an earthy flavor to the waffles. However, you can skip asafoetida if you do not want to use it.
- Spices: I used only basic pantry spices, turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder.
- Spinach: I added finely chopped baby spinach to make the waffles more nutritious.
- Cilantro: Cilantro enhances the Indian touch to these Moong Dal Waffles.
How To Make Moong Dal Waffles
- Rinse the moong dal with water until the water runs clear.
- Then soak the dal in 2-3 cups of water for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.
- After soaking, drain the water completely.
- Transfer the soaked and drained dal to a blender jar.
- Add chopped ginger, green chili, and 2-3 tablespoon cold water.
- Blend everything into a smooth and fluffy batter and transfer it into a bowl.
- Do not add too much water; the batter should not be thin.
- Add chickpea flour, salt, black pepper, asafoetida, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder.
- Whisk everything well.
- Add chopped spinach and cilantro and mix well.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- When the waffle iron is ready, grease it with oil and pour in the recommended amount of batter per your manufacturer's instructions.
- Cook until crisp and golden brown, about 5-8 minutes, depending on your waffle iron.
- Serve the Moong Dal Waffles with your favorite toppings.
Variations
Vegetables: Add finely chopped vegetables, such as carrots, green peppers, or cabbage.
Flour: Instead of chickpea flour, add rice or oat flour.
Paneer: Add grated paneer or crumbled chhena to the batter to make the waffles healthier.
Cheese: Add shredded cheddar cheese to the batter if you prefer cheesy waffles.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the hot and crispy waffles immediately with the choice of accompaniments.
You can serve the Moong Dal Waffles with Coriander Chutney / Cilantro Chutney or Cilantro Mint Chutney.
Top the waffles with Roasted Tomato Chutney for a tangy and delicious experience.
If you like, drizzle this healthy and creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing on the waffles.
These savory waffles can also be served with yogurt or ketchup.
Helpful Tips For Moong Dal Waffles
Moong Dal: I used yellow moong dal, but you can also use green moong dal with skin. It is essential to soak the lentils for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.
Batter: The batter should be smooth, fluffy, and not too thick or thin. Grind the moong dal into a smooth paste; do not add too much water while grinding. After mixing everything, if the batter is too thick, add more water; if it is too thin, add more chickpea flour.
Spices: Add more or fewer spices according to your preference. After preparing the batter, taste it and adjust the seasonings as required.
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Moong Dal Waffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow moong dal (yellow split lentils)
- 2 green chilies (or add to taste)
- 1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoon chickpea flour or rice flour
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach (optional)
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the moong dal with water until the water runs clear. Then soak the dal in two cups of water for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.
- After soaking, drain the water completely. Transfer the soaked and drained dal to a blender jar.
- Add chopped ginger, green chili, and 2-3 tablespoon cold water. Blend everything into a smooth and fluffy batter and transfer it into a bowl.
- Do not add too much water; the batter should not be thin.
- Add chickpea flour, salt, black pepper, asafoetida, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Whisk everything well.
- Add chopped spinach and cilantro and mix well.
- Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions. When the waffle iron is ready, grease it with oil and pour in the recommended amount of batter per your manufacturer's instructions.
- Cook until crisp and golden brown, about 5-8 minutes, depending on your waffle iron. Serve the Moong Dal Waffles with your favorite toppings.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the hot and crispy waffles immediately with the choice of accompaniments.
- You can serve the Moong Dal Waffles with Coriander Chutney or Cilantro Mint Chutney.
- Top the waffles with Roasted Tomato Chutney for a tangy and delicious experience.
- If you like, drizzle this healthy and creamy Avocado Cilantro Dressing on the waffles.
- These savory waffles can also be served with yogurt or ketchup.
Notes
- Moong Dal: I used yellow moong dal, but you can also use green moong dal with skin. It is essential to soak the lentils for at least 2-4 hours or overnight.
- Batter: The batter should be smooth, fluffy, and not too thick or thin. Grind the moong dal into a smooth paste; do not add too much water while grinding. After mixing everything, if the batter is too thick, add more water; if it is too thin, add more chickpea flour.
- Spices: Add more or fewer spices according to your preference. After preparing the batter, taste it and adjust the seasonings as required.
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