By Garima Johar
May 27, 2026
Finding a high protein meal option for vegetarians can be tough. However, this dal chilla recipe delivers an impressive amount of protein, tastes amazing, and can be whipped up in less than 15 minutes.
1 cup moong dal (soaked) 1 cup water 2 teaspoons oil ½ teaspoon ajwain ½ teaspoon red chilli powder ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ⅓ cup chopped onions ⅓ cup chopped tomatoes 1 green chilli 1 teaspoon grated ginger ½ cup chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste
Take a bowl and mix soaked moong dal with ajwain, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
Grind with onions, tomatoes, green chilli, ginger, coriander, and water to make a consistent batter.
Heat a pan, pour a spoonful of batter, and cook both sides.
Repeat to make as many chillas as you want. Serve with dahi.