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Moong Dal Chilla

Moong Dal Chilla is a healthy Indian protein-rich breakfast made with soaked moong dal, spices, and herbs. Light, easy, and perfect for weight management.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 4 chillas
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup yellow moong dal soaked for 4 hours
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 2 nos green chilies adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander
  • Salt to taste
  • 1–2 tbsp oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixer grinder
  • Tawa or non-stick pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Rinse and soak the moong dal for 4 hours.
  2. Drain the water and add dal to a mixer with ginger, green chilies, turmeric, cumin, and salt. Grind into a smooth batter using a little water.
  3. Transfer the batter to a bowl and mix in chopped onion and coriander.
  4. Heat a tawa, lightly grease it, and pour a ladle of batter. Spread gently into a thin chilla.
  5. Cook on medium flame until the base turns golden, then flip and cook the other side.
  6. Serve hot with mint chutney, tomato chutney, or curd.

Notes

For extra protein, you can add grated paneer to the batter. For a crispier version, cook on low flame for a bit longer.