Moong Dal Chilla: Easy Savory Lentil Pancakes You’ll Love
Moong Dal Chilla are delicious savory pancakes made from lentils, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup moong dal
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Soak the moong dal in water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain the water and blend the dal with turmeric, cumin seeds, green chili, and salt to a smooth batter.
- Add water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in the chopped coriander.
- Heat a non-stick pan and lightly grease it with oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the pan and spread it into a circle.
- Cook until the edges are golden brown and flip to cook the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.
Notes
- You can add grated vegetables like carrots or spinach for extra nutrition.
- These pancakes are best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg