Moong Dal Chilla Recipe For A Quick, Protein Packed Snack

By Garima Johar

December 15, 2025

If you often crave a snack after the clock hits 4, resorting to a bag of chips won’t be a healthy choice. To make a high in protein and lip-smacking snack, make moong dal chilla in just 4 steps.

Ingredients

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

Step 1

Take a bowl and mix soaked moong dal with ajwain, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 2

Grind with onions, tomatoes, green chilli, ginger, coriander, 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 more chillas and enjoy with a chutney or ketchup.