Breakfast

Moong Dal Chilla

250 min 2 serves Dt Manthan Sharma
BreakfastHigh ProteinGluten-freeVegetarian

Ingredients

  • •1 cup yellow moong dal (soaked 3-4 hours)
  • •1 inch ginger
  • •1 green chilli (optional)
  • •¼ tsp turmeric
  • •¼ tsp cumin seeds
  • •2 tbsp chopped coriander
  • •Salt to taste
  • •1 tsp oil for cooking

Method

  1. 1

    Drain the soaked moong dal and grind to a smooth pouring batter with ginger, chilli and a little water.

  2. 2

    Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander and salt.

  3. 3

    Heat a non-stick tawa on medium flame and lightly grease.

  4. 4

    Pour a ladleful of batter and spread into a thin circle.

  5. 5

    Drizzle a few drops of oil around the edges and cook 2 min until golden underneath.

  6. 6

    Flip and cook the other side for 1 min. Serve hot with mint chutney.

Dietitian's tip

For a protein boost, add 1 tbsp sprouted moong directly into the batter. Pairs well with any diabetes-friendly plan.

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Recipe authored by Dt Manthan Sharma · © Dietwalaa