Healthy Palak Moong Dal Appe for Kids
This kid-friendly Palak Moong Dal Appe is packed with protein and iron from moong dal and spinach. Soft, tasty, and perfect for tiffin, it pairs well with Little Joys Tomato Sauce-made without refined sugar, preservatives, or artificial colours. A clean, healthy snack for growing kids.
Introduction
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy snack that kids genuinely enjoy, Palak Moong Dal Appe is a great choice. It’s soft, nutritious, bite-sized, and perfect for lunchboxes or evening snacks. The recipe uses everyday ingredients and pairs wonderfully with Little Joys Tomato Sauce, which adds a kid-friendly flavour without any junk.
How to Make Palak Moong Dal Appe at Home
Ingredients
- Palak (spinach) - 1 handful
- Coriander leaves - 1 handful
- Soaked moong dal - 1 bowl
- Green chillies - 2
- Ginger - small piece
- Besan - 2 tbsp
- Grated paneer - 1/4 cup
- Salt - to taste
- Cumin powder - 1 tsp
- Chilli flakes - 2 tsp
- Oil - as needed
Little Joys No refined Sugar Tomato Sauce
🍅 Made with 28% tomato paste for a richer, more intense tomato flavour, and naturally sweetened with jaggery.
🍅 28% Tomato Paste = 75% Tomato Puree
Equivalent to approximately 450g of tomatoes in every 320g bottle of sauce.
Method
- Blend soaked moong dal, palak, coriander, green chillies, and ginger into a smooth batter.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix in besan, grated paneer, salt, cumin powder, and chilli flakes.
- Heat an appe maker and lightly grease each cavity.
- Pour the batter into each mould, filling up to 3/4th.
- Cover and cook on medium flame until the bottom turns golden.
- Flip and cook the other side until crisp and cooked through.
- Serve hot with Little Joys Tomato Sauce for a clean, kid-friendly dip.
Make It Healthier with Little Joys
Pairing this snack with Little Joys Tomato Sauce makes it tastier without refined sugar, preservatives, or artificial colours - perfect for kids.
Why Parents Trust Little Joys
- Honest Nutrition: No refined sugar, no preservatives, no artificial colours or flavours.
- Made in India: Designed for Indian kids’ daily nutrition needs.
- Taste + Health: Loved by kids, trusted by moms.
- Third-Party Lab Tested: NABL-certified testing for purity and safety for milkmixes.