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Easy 27 min~241 kcal 6/10
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Moong Dal Chilla
An Indian breakfast pancake made from soaked yellow mung dal, ginger, and onion, cooked thin and protein-rich on the pan.
Easy⏱️ 2 hr 37 min📖 1 min readServes 4~196 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 15 min cook 127 min rest
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Timeline
Total 2 h 37 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h 7 min
- Cooking15 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Yellow mung beans
- 1 Onion
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 2 Green peppers
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Water
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the yellow mung beans, soak them in plenty of water for 2 hours, then drain.
2 hr120:00 - 2
Blend the mung beans, onion, ginger, green peppers, salt, and a little water until they form a smooth batter.
- 3
Oil a pan over medium heat and spread the batter into thin circles.
- 4
Cook each side of the chillas for 3 to 4 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Serve the hot chillas with mint yogurt or cilantro chutney.
💡 Tip: Do not pour the batter too thickly; a thin chilla crisps faster at the edges.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with a mint yogurt dip.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~196
kcal calories
13
g protein
18
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 27%Carbs 37%Fat 36%
GI 12 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
2.7g
Sugar
1.7g
Fiber
442.3mg
Sodium
1.1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
7/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Author-declared: Recipe author declared Milk but our matcher did not find it in the ingredient list. May come from brand or variety.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Moong Dal Chilla make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Moong Dal Chilla take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 15 minutes, including 127 minutes of passive resting; 157 minutes in total.Is Moong Dal Chilla difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Moong Dal Chilla have?
Approximately 196 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 18g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Moong Dal Chilla contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Moong Dal Chilla belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Moong Dal Chilla need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Moong Dal Chilla filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 7/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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