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Mung Dal Chilla

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About

Mung Dal Chilla is a savory Indian pancake made with mung dal (split mung beans). The batter is made by soaking the mung dal overnight and then grinding it into a paste. The paste is then mixed with spices, herbs, and vegetables and cooked on a hot griddle. The result is a delicious, savory pancake that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Mung Dal Chilla is a great way to start the day and is a healthy and nutritious meal.

Macronutrients Breakdown

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Proteins

10.4
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Fats

25.6
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Carbs

3.8
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Fibre

3.8

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Recipe

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Ingredients

mung dal

1 cup

cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon

coriander powder

1/2 teaspoon

turmeric powder

1/4 teaspoon

red chilli powder

1/4 teaspoon

garam masala

1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

chopped coriander leaves

2 tablespoons

chopped onion

2 tablespoons

chopped tomato

2 tablespoons

chopped green chilli

2 tablespoons

oil

2 tablespoons

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the mung dal in water for at least 2 hours.

Step 2:

Drain the water and grind the mung dal to a coarse paste.

Step 3:

Add the cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt to the mung dal paste and mix well.

Step 4:

Add the chopped coriander leaves, onion, tomato and green chilli to the mixture and mix well.

Step 5:

Heat a non-stick pan and spread the mixture evenly on the pan.

Step 6:

Drizzle some oil on top and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.

Step 7:

Serve hot with chutney or pickle.

Did you know?

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How many users have tracked it?

We've got some serious foodies in our community! 54772 users have chowed down on Mung Dal Chilla a whopping 128758 times.

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Where was it consumed the most?

Hungry much? These cities certainly are! Indore, Lucknow, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune are the top 5 cities gobbling up Mung Dal Chilla like there's no tomorrow.

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When was it eaten the most?

When it comes to Mung Dal Chilla, our users are head over heels in july, but the interest cools down in january.

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Who preferred this food the most?

It's official: Mung Dal Chilla is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.

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