High-Protein Moong Dal Chilla For Healthy Snacking

By Garima Johar

May 5, 2025

Chilla is a healthy snack, which is usually made with besan. To make it healthier, you can make it with moong dal and your favourite veggies and enjoy the snack without any guilt.

Ingredients

1 cup moong dal 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

Step 1

Take a large bowl and mix besan, ajwain, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 2

Add the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilli, grated ginger, coriander leaves, and water to make a consistent batter.

Step 3

Heat a pan, pour a spoonful of batter, and cook both sides.

Step 4

Repeat to make as many chillas as you want.