green moong dal chilla recipe

18 Aug green moong dal chilla recipe

Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by blessmyfoodbypayal

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Moong Dal, also known as Sabut Moong Daal or Green Gram in English is one of the best vegetarian super foods, packed with protein and low carbs.  An integral part of the Indian diet, it is a good and filling option for those who want to shed weight.

consumption of 100 gm of moong dal can provide you with 24 gm protein.

Whole Moong Dal (100 gm serving)

Energy 347 kcal

Protein 23.86g

Total Fat 1.15g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 15mg

Total Carbohydrates 62.62g

Dietary Fiber 16.3g

Sugars 6.6g

Skinned Moong Dal (100 gm serving)

Energy 351 kcal

Protein 25g

Total Fat 1.2g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 28mg

Total Carbohydrates 60g

Dietary Fiber 12g

Sugars 3g

Source: USDA and caloriecount.about.com

So Green Moong Dal is:

* high in protein & fiber

* low in calories, sodium, cholesterol & fat

* It contains from good to high levels of several B-complex vitamins and some A, C, E and K

* Good source of calcium, potassium, iron, manganese, copper & magnesium.

* cooling to the body

* Good for diabetics

* easily digestible

* excellent source of antioxidants & phytonutrients

Green Moong Dal is almost made in every house, especially in the lunch with rice. And in our house, it is made every week.

This recipe of Green Moong Dal chilla came into existence due to certain reason. Actually we soaked Green Moong Dal for preparing Dal but due to some reasons, the plan of having the lunch at home was cancelled today. But as the Dal was already soaked, so decided to made these delicious and easy Green Moong Dal chillas. This is such a lovely, yummy and healthy recipe to try for sure.

It is indeed a great breakfast recipe and also best way to feed protein rich dal to the kids.

(Do try another recipe of chilla from this blog named Paneer Besan Chilla, Aloo ka cheela recipe and  Moonglet recipe | Moonglet Chilla recipe)

STEP WISE PICTORIAL RECIPE OF GREEN MOONG DAL CHILLA RECIPE

 

Take green moong dal. Wash and soak overnight.In the morning, drain all water and put the dal in grinder jar.

Wash poha and put poha as well in the grinder jar.

Now add ginger and green chilies.

Grind to a fine paste. Add little water if needed.

Take the paste out in some bowl and add finely chopped onion, black pepper powder, cumin seeds, garam masala, salt and coriander leaves.

Mix well. Rest for 5 minutes.

Brush some oil on a non stick tawa. Drop 3-4 tbsp of batter on tawa.

Spread it with the help of a spoon. It should neither be too thick nor too thin.

Cook from both sides on low heat until cooked. If you will cook it on high heat, it will turn immediately brown from outside but remain raw from inside.

Make the entire batch likewise and enjoy with green chutney or tomato sauce or any dip of your choice. 

NOTES

No hard and fast rule with respect to soaking time. if you don’t have much time, then soak it for just one hour in hot water and if you have ample of time or planning to prepare Green Moong Dal chilla in the breakfast, then you can soak it overnight.

This is the simplest recipe of Green Moong Dal Chilla using very less and basic ingredients. You can add tomatoes, coriander, vegetables of your choice, if you like.

 

Green Moong Dal Chilla – recipe card

green moong dal chilla

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Green Moong dal chilla is a healthy recipe made with moong dal and other spices.

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Indian

Servings 10 Chillas

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup green moong dal
• 1 cup poha/flattered rice
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves
• Oil as needed
• Water as required

Instructions

 

• Take green moong dal.
• Wash and soak overnight.
• In the morning, drain all water and put the dal in grinder jar.
• Wash poha.
• Put poha as well in the grinder jar.
• Now add ginger and green chilies.
• Grind to a fine paste. Add little water if needed.
• Take the paste out in some bowl.
• Add finely chopped onion, black pepper powder, cumin seeds, garam masala, salt and coriander leaves.
• Mix well.
• Rest for 5 minutes.
• Brush some oil on a non stick tawa.
• Drop 3-4 tbsp of batter on tawa.
• Spread it with the help of a spoon. It should neither be too thick nor too thin.
• Cook from both sides on low heat until cooked. If you will cook it on high heat, it will turn immediately brown from outside but remain raw from inside.
• Make the entire batch likewise and enjoy with green chutney or tomato sauce or any dip of your choice.

Notes

1. No hard and fast rule with respect to soaking time. if you don't have much time, then soak it for just one hour in hot water and if you have ample of time or planning to prepare Green Moong Dal chilla in the breakfast, then you can soak it overnight.
2. This is the simplest recipe of Green Moong Dal Chilla using very less and basic ingredients. You can add tomatoes, coriander, vegetables of your choice, if you like.