Moong Dal Chilla (Savory Lentil Pancakes)
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Moong Dal Chilla (Savory Lentil Pancakes)
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Moong Dal Chilla is a delicious healthy Indian breakfast made with yellow moong dal along with simple spices and herbs, including chilies and onions. These savory lentil pancakes are nutritious, vegan and gluten-free.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal)
- 3 cups water for soaking
- 2 green chili pepper finely diced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
- 3 tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1,4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder adjust to taste
- 2/3 cup water or as needed
- 4 teaspoon oil to cook the chilla
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Instructions
- Add moong dal to a medium bowl. Rinse the moong dal. Add 3 cups water and soak for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Drain the water. Transfer dal to a blender. Add about 2/3 cup water. Blend to make a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to a bowl. Add green chili, ginger, onion, cilantro, salt, turmeric and red chili powder. Mix well, and add 1-2 tablespoons more water if needed. Make sure the batter is not too thick or too runny, it should have a pouring consistency.
- Heat an iron skillet or non-stick pan on medium heat. Add some oil, and wipe it clean with a paper towel.
- Once the skillet is hot, turn the heat to low, take a ladle full of the batter, and pour it at the center of the pan. Using the same ladle, spread the batter on the tawa in a circular motion to make a round chilla. Now turn the heat to medium-high.
- Drizzle some oil at the edges of the chilla and at the center on the top. Total of about 3/4 to 1 teaspoon.
- Cook the chilla on one side for a couple of minutes, then flip it using a spatula. You should see some golden spots on the top of the chilla after it was flipped.
- Now press with the spatula and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes.
- When the chilla is well cooked on both sides, remove to a plate. Same way make all the chilla's. Wipe the pan with a paper towel between each chilla.
- Serve moong dal chilla right way with chutney or tomato ketchup, and a cup of chai!
Notes
- The batter must be lump-free, smooth and flowy
- You can add other grated vegetables of your choice to the batter. eg. grated carrots
Nutrition Information
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Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
675mg
(28%)
Potassium
504mg
(14%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
36 reviews
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