Healthy Cutlets Recipe: Use whole green moong dal to make these delicious cutlets for your breakfast or as a unique appetizer.
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Green Moong comes with many health benefits
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You can use it to make delicious and nutritious cutlets
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Check out the easy recipe below
Tired of the same old cooking methods? Are you looking for a delicious breakfast that is also nutritious? Want to impress health-conscious guests? We have a special recipe that is the perfect solution: Green Moong Cutlets. Sounds interesting? You might not know that you can use regular green mung beans to make delicious cutlets. Yellow moong and moong are often used to make such snacks, but our recipe is different. Before you learn how to make it, learn about some of its potential benefits below:
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Are green moong cutlets good for health?
1. Rich in protein
The main ingredient of this cutlet is green moong, it provides a good amount of vegetarian protein. Whether you are dieting or not, this macronutrient is essential for the proper functioning of your body. Since whole green moong dal is used and soaked before cooking, its benefits are further enhanced.
2. Rich in nutrients
This cutlet combines the goodness of moong, onion, poha, gram flour and spices. Thus, it is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that can boost your overall health.
3. May aid in weight loss
This moong cutlet is rich in protein and fiber. It may help promote satiety and keep cravings at bay. Its nutritious elements can help a lot in your weight loss journey.
Also read:5 Protein-Rich Moong Dal Recipes to Boost Your Weight Loss Diet
4. May help diabetic patients
Being rich in fiber and protein, this cutlet can keep the blood sugar levels stable. It is said that green mung beans help prevent the rise in blood sugar. It may also help deal with other complications associated with diabetes.
How to make green moong cutlets at home. Easy recipe of healthy moong cutlets
These veg cutlets are rich in fiber and protein. Photo Credit: iStock
Soak green moong overnight or for at least 5 hours. Once the water is drained, grind the moong until you get a thick paste. Keep aside. Next, wash the poha under running water and drain off the excess water. In a large bowl, mix it with moong paste and roasted gram flour. Also add finely chopped onion, chilli, ginger and green coriander. Add some spice powder to this mixture and add salt. Mix all the ingredients well.
Make flat circular or oval shapes of the mixture. You can choose to pan-fry, air-fry or bake them. Serve them hot with fresh, homemade green chutney.
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Bring some variety to your table with this green moong cutlet. We are sure that children as well as adults will like its taste. We look forward to hearing what you think about it!
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