A healthy and delicious Indian pancake made from moong dal, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
A healthy and delicious Indian pancake made from moong dal, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1cupmoong dal
- 1chilli
- 1inginger
- 1tspcumin
- 1/4tspturmeric
- 2tbspcoriander
How to make Moong Dal Chilla
Preparation
Firstly, soak the moong dal in a large bowl for a minimum of 2 hours.
Drain off the water and transfer the soaked dal to a mixer jar.
Add the chilli and ginger to the jar and blend to a smooth paste.
Transfer the batter to a bowl.
Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, and salt to the batter. Mix well, adding water to achieve a thick, flowing consistency.
Cooking
Pour a ladleful of batter onto a hot tawa and spread it gently.
Drizzle olive oil over the chilla.
Cover and cook on medium flame for a minute.
Flip the chilla and cook both sides, pressing gently.
Garnish with paneer, tomato slices, and onion slices.
Serving
Serve the moong dal chilla with green chutney and tamarind chutney.
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the batter is not too thin; it should have a thick, flowing consistency for the best results.
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