By Rajlakshmi
March 25, 2026
Moonglets are moong dal pancakes that resemble the omelette in their colour, texture and ingredients. If you are looking for a protein-packed and easy breakfast option, it is one of the best options.
1 cup moong dal, soaked and mashed ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 green chilli, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped ½ capsicum, finely chopped ½ tsp ginger garlic paste ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chilli powder 2 tbsp rice flour ½ tsp fruit salt Salt, to taste ¼ cup water 2 tsp oil 1 tsp butter Coriander leaves, for garnish
Transfer the moong dal mash to the grinder jar. Turn into a smooth paste. Transfer into a large bowl.
Add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, salt and water.
Mix well, then add the fruit salt and mix again. Heat oil in a small pan, and pour in two ladles of the batter.
Top the moonglet with onions, green chillies, tomatoes, capsicum and coriander leaves.
Once the moonglet starts turning brown at the bottom, add some butter on top and flip the entire pancake.
Cook completely on the other side until it browns properly. Transfer the ready moonglet onto a plate.
Cut into triangles like a pizza and serve hot with chutney and ketchup!