Moong Dal Chilla

Moong Dal Chilla: Protein-Rich Snack To Satisfy Your Hunger

By Krati Purwar

August 30, 2024

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When you are wondering about what to cook, soak moong dal. A bowl of lentils is a starting ingredient in many dishes and you can hone your culinary skills by cooking a variety of delicacies like chilla.

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Ingredients

1 cup soaked moong dal 2 green chillies Salt to taste 80 grams paneer Water as needed 2 tbsp coriander leaves ½ roasted cumin powder 1 tsp red chilli powder

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Step 1

Rinse and soak moong dal for at least 50-60 minutes. Blend it into a smooth paste along with green chillies.

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Step 2

Add salt and some water to this mixture to adjust the consistency. It should neither be too thick nor runny.

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Step 3

On a plate, grate paneer and top it with cumin powder, salt to taste, red chilli powder, and coriander leaves.

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Step 4

Heat a pan and sprinkle water to test if it sizzles.

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Step 5

Add a ladle of moong dal batter and spread it across the pan. 

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Step 6

Add butter or ghee on the side, spread the paneer mixture, and once the base turns brown, serve and enjoy!

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