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

Prep Time
2hr 0min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
2hr 10min
Moong Dal Chilla recipe

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 chilla)

Main Ingredients

  • 1cup
    moong dal
  • 1
    chilli
  • 1in
    ginger
  • 1tsp
    cumin
  • 1/4tsp
    turmeric
  • 2tbsp
    coriander

How to make Moong Dal Chilla

Preparation

  1. Firstly, soak the moong dal in a large bowl for a minimum of 2 hours.

  2. Drain off the water and transfer the soaked dal to a mixer jar.

  3. Add the chilli and ginger to the jar and blend to a smooth paste.

  4. Transfer the batter to a bowl.

  5. Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, and salt to the batter. Mix well, adding water to achieve a thick, flowing consistency.

Cooking

  1. Pour a ladleful of batter onto a hot tawa and spread it gently.

  2. Drizzle olive oil over the chilla.

  3. Cover and cook on medium flame for a minute.

  4. Flip the chilla and cook both sides, pressing gently.

  5. Garnish with paneer, tomato slices, and onion slices.

Serving

  1. Serve the moong dal chilla with green chutney and tamarind chutney.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the batter is not too thin; it should have a thick, flowing consistency for the best results.

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