By Garima Johar
December 5, 2025
If you’re a vegetarian looking for tasty ways to complete your protein intake, moong dal ka chilla is just the perfect way to start your day. Just follow these four simple steps and make a healthy moong dal chilla.
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 curd and chutney.