Moong Dal Chilla

Make moong dal chilla with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This North India recipe serves 2.

Approximate total time: 30 min plus soaking.

Thedietco serving tip

Pair with unsweetened curd, milk or another protein source when this forms a main meal.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Moonglet chilla with curd and hot tea.jpg by RekhaY07 · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

2 servings

Cuisine

Indian · North India

Ingredients

• Split yellow moong dal 1 cup (180 g), soaked 3 hours
• Ginger 1 cm
• Green chilli 1 optional
• Spinach 1/2 cup chopped
• Cumin 1/2 tsp
• Oil 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Curd 1/2 cup for serving

Method

1. Drain soaked dal and blend with ginger, cumin and water to a pourable batter.
2. Mix in chopped spinach, chilli if using and salt.
3. Heat a nonstick pan, spread 1/4 of batter into a thin round and drizzle a little oil.
4. Cook 2–3 minutes per side; repeat and serve with unsweetened curd.