About
Moong Dal Chilla is a savory Indian pancake made with a batter of ground moong dal (split mung beans). It is a popular breakfast dish in India and is often served with curd, chutney or pickles. The chilla is made by soaking the moong dal overnight, then grinding it into a paste with spices and herbs. The paste is then spread onto a hot griddle and cooked until golden brown. The chilla can be served plain or topped with vegetables, cheese, or other ingredients. It is a healthy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed any time of day.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
10.4
Fats
25.6
Carbs
3.8
Fibre
3.8
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Recipe
Ingredients
moong dal
1 cup
chopped onion
1/2 cup
chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup
chopped bell peppers
1/2 cup
cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon
coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the moong dal in water for at least 2 hours.
Step 2:
Drain the water and grind the dal into a coarse paste.
Step 3:
Add the chopped onion, tomatoes, bell peppers, cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to the dal paste and mix well.
Step 4:
Heat a non-stick pan and spread a ladleful of the dal mixture on it.
Step 5:
Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until the edges start to brown.
Step 6:
Flip the chilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Step 7:
Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13908 users have chowed down on Moong Dal Chilla a whopping 21391 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Pune, Lucknow, Delhi, Indore, Mumbai are the top 5 cities gobbling up Moong Dal Chilla like there's no tomorrow.
When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Moong Dal Chilla, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Moong Dal Chilla is the food of choice for greater-than35 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13908 users have chowed down on Moong Dal Chilla a whopping 21391 times.
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