Moong Dal Chilla are savory pancakes made with yellow moong dal, spices, vegetables and herbs. They are healthy and easy to make and serve as a perfect snack or breakfast option.
Here is the step by step recipe for Moon Dal Chilla with pictures:
Makes: 5-6 chillas
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
Moong Dal: 1 cup
Turmeric Powder: 1/4 tsp
Chili Powder: 1/4 tsp
Cumin Powder: 1/2 tsp
Onion: 1 medium finely chopped
Green Chilies: 2 finely chopped
Coriander: a handful finely chopped
Ginger: 1 inch grated
Salt: 1 tsp
Method of Preparation:
- Wash the moong dal a couple of times. Soak in sufficient water for 3-4 hours.
- Drain the water and grind the moong dal to a smooth batter using around 1/4 cup water.
- Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder and salt and mix well.
- Add the onions, chilies, coriander and ginger and mix well. Keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.
- If the batter is too thick, you can add 1-2 tbsp water, but do not make it too watery as it will be difficult to make the chillas.
- Heat 1 tsp oil on a pan and pour a ladleful of the batter on the pan. Starting from the center, spread in a circular motion to make it as thin as you can.
- Keep covered and cook till golden brown on one side. Flip over and let cook on the other side too.
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Moong Dal Chilla
Moon Dal Chilla
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Moong Dal Chilla are savory pancakes made with yellow moong dal, spices, vegetables and herbs. They are healthy and easy to make and serve as a perfect snack or breakfast option.
Recipe type: Breakfast
Serves: 5-6 chillas
Ingredients
- Moong Dal: 1 cup
- Turmeric Powder: ¼ tsp
- Chili Powder: ¼ tsp
- Cumin Powder: ½ tsp
- Onion: 1 medium finely chopped
- Green Chilies: 2 finely chopped
- Coriander: a handful finely chopped
- Ginger: 1 inch grated
- Salt: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Wash the moong dal a couple of times. Soak in sufficient water for 3-4 hours.
- Drain the water and grind the moong dal to a smooth batter using around ¼ cup water.
- Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder and salt and mix well.
- Add the onions, chilies, coriander and ginger and mix well. Keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.
- If the batter is too thick, you can add 1-2 tbsp water, but do not make it too watery as it will be difficult to make the chillas.
- Heat 1 tsp oil on a pan and pour a ladleful of the batter on the pan. Starting from the center, spread in a circular motion to make it as thin as you can.
- Keep covered and cook till golden brown on one side. Flip over and let cook on the other side too.
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