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HEALTHY MOONG DAL CHILLA RECIPE FOR WEIGHTLOSS

MOONG DAL CHILLA

Loaded with a wealth of health benefits, a moong dal chilla is perhaps the best start you can give your day. Moong Dal is Packed with protein and low carbs and loaded with vegetables.

The besan ka chilla is a common dish in Indian homes. In addition to being simple, the besan chilla dish is high in protein, which keeps you satisfied and energetic. The low glycemic index and low-calorie content of besan chilla contribute to its ability to reduce body fat.

In terms of nutrition, the moong dal chilla is the most nutrient-dense dish and aids in weight loss due to its extremely low cholesterol content. The high nutrient and antioxidant content of moong dal chilla also aids in healthy digestion and controlling blood pressure.

The other names for chillas are puda or polis or pudlas and they are extremely popular in North Indian, Rajasthan and even Gujarat. Well southindians can call it  moong dal dosa.

INGREDIENTS

  • Yellow moong dal – ½ cup
  • Curd – 3 tbsp
  • Ginger garlic green chilli paste – 2 tsp or as per taste
  • Ajwain – ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp
  • Lemon juice – 2 tsp
  • Thinly sliced palak – ¼ cup [ optional ]
  • Finely chopped onion – ¼ cup
  •  Finely chopped coriander leaves  – 2 or 3 tbsp
  • Asafoetida – a pinch
  • Baking soda – a generous pich
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil or ghee as needed

METHOD

Clean, wash and soak the moong dal for 4 to 5 hours or over night .

Drain the water completely and grind the dal to a fine paste, without adding any water.

Transfer  to a large bowl , add curd and mix well .

Add 2 or 3 tbsp water if needed to adjust the consistency of batter.

Add all remaining ingredients one by one and mix well.

Heat a flat pan and   pour a ladleful of  batter in the center and quickly spread it evenly in a circular motion to form a round chilla of medium thickness , don’t make very thin . Drizzle some oil /ghee around the edges of the chilla.

Cook the chilla for until the base turns light golden and crispy. Flip it using a spatula and cook the other side until you see golden spots.

Serve them hot immediately with any chutney / sauce / dip  of your choice.

NOTE-

  1. Instead of yellow moong dal , we can use green moong .
  2. V can add any veges of our choice like bell peppers, cabbage, or grated veggies like carrot, beetroot, zucchini , methi etc to make it extra nutritious.
  3. You can stuff the cheelas with crumbled paneer / tofu / Cheese  to make protein rich
  4. Instead of adding palak in the batter , we can grind it together .

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