Moong Dal Chilla: Easy Savory Lentil Pancakes for Everyone
Moong Dal Chilla are delicious and nutritious savory pancakes made from lentils. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or any time of day!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup moong dal (split green gram)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- Salt to taste
- Oil for cooking
- Soak the moong dal in water for at least 2 hours.
- Drain the water and blend the moong dal to a smooth batter, adding a little water if necessary.
- In a bowl, combine the blended dal with turmeric, cumin seeds, red chili powder, green chili, onion, tomato, coriander leaves, and salt.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Pour a ladleful of batter onto the skillet and spread it evenly to form a pancake.
- Cook until the edges turn golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with the remaining batter.
Notes
- You can add grated vegetables like carrots or spinach to the batter for added nutrition.
- Serve with yogurt or chutney for a tasty dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Moong Dal Chilla, Lentil Pancakes, Savory Pancakes, Indian Cuisine