yellow moong dal paneer pudina chilla recipe | healthy moong dal cheela | moong dal pancake |
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This flavourful healthy moong dal cheela features an exciting stuffing of mint-tinged paneer. Learn how to make yellow moong dal paneer pudina chilla | healthy moong dal cheela | moong dal pancake |
Give this high protein moong dal cheela recipe a try which is stuffed with crumbled Paneer making it a great breakfast, a lunch box or even an Indian appetizer for parties.
The healthy moong dal cheela are made with yellow moong dal and filled with cottage cheese/paneer is rich in proteins and vitamins making it a healthy snack or meal for both adults and kids.
The moong dal and paneer phudina chila is a wonderful snack to have any time of the day, whether for breakfast, supper or as a tea-time treat for a sudden guest. moong dal chilla served best with tomato ketchup, green chutney, tomato onion chutney or with a cup of tea.
Tips to make moong dal paneer chilla: 1. Press with a spatula gerntly down on the stuffing while cooking the chilla. 2. You can also add coriander in the stuffing. 3. Adding onions in the stuffing gives a nice crunch.
Enjoy yellow moong dal paneer pudina chilla | healthy moong dal cheela | moong dal pancake | with detailed step by step images.
For moong dal paneer pudina chilla- To make moong dal paneer pudina chilla, divide the topping into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
- Drain the soaked moong dal, add ½ cup of water and blend in a mixer till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, sugar and salt and mix well.
- Divide the batter into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease with a little oil, pour a portion of the batter on the tava and spread it evenly to make a 125 mm. (5") diameter round.
- Cook on medium heat for few seconds. Apply little oil on the top.
- Spread a portion of the topping evenly over it and press it gently so the topping sticks to the chila.
- Cook, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat steps 5 to 7 to make 3 more chilas.
- Serve the moong dal paneer pudina chilla, immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.
Moong Dal Paneer Pudina Chilla, Healthy recipe with step by step photos
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what is moong dal paneer pudina chilla made of? healthy moong dal cheela is made from cheap and easily available ingredients in India such as : battmer made of 1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 4 hours, 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste, 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1/2 tsp sugar and salt to taste. To Be Mixed Into A Topping, 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), 1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina), 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/2 tsp chaat masala and salt to taste. See below image of list of ingredients of moong dal paneer pudina chilla.
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This is what yellow moong dal looks like. Yellow moong dal refers to moong beans that have been skinned and split, so that they're flat, yellow, and quick-cooking. They're relatively easy to digest.
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Put the yellow moong dal in water and wash it. You can see the dirt. This will require you to change the water 2 to 3 times till you get clean water.
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The yellow moong dal is now clean.
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Cover and soak the dal in warm water for at least 2 hours.
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This is what the soaked yellow moong dal looks like.
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Drain.
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Keep aside washed and soaked yellow moong dal.
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Yellow Moong Dal benefits the Heart: The fiber (4.1 g in ¼ cup) present in yellow moong dal prevents the deposition of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries which promotes a healthy heart in turn. A well maintained cholesterol profile will help you prevent complications like stroke. Additionally, it isn’t a good source of fat at all. So you need not worry about that nutrient too. See detailed benefits of yellow moong dal.
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Paneer for strong bones. Paneer is a rich source of protein and calcium both of which aid in bone metabolism. It is also rich in vitamin D and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus which are required to maintain healthy bones and teeth. See : 5 Super Benefits of Paneer.
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In a mixer put the soaked and drained yellow moong dal.
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Add ½ cup of water.
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Blend till smooth.
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Transfer the mixture into a bowl.
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Add 1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste.
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Add 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1/2 tsp sugar.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
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Mix well and keep aside.
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Heat 1 tsp oil on a non stick pan.
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped onions.
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Saute the onions for 1 minute on a medium flame.
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Add 1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add 1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese).
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Add 1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina).
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Add 1/2 tsp chaat masala.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
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Divide stuffing into four parts. Keep aside.
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To make yellow moong dal paneer pudina chilla recipe | healthy moong dal cheela | moong dal pancake | heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava and spread it evenly to make a 125 mm. (5") diameter round.
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Cook on medium heat for 30 to 45 seconds.
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Grease the top of the chilla with oil using a brush.
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Spread 1/4th of the paneer topping on one side of the chilla.
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Fold over the chilla over the stuffing.
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Press with a spatula gerntly down on the stuffing while cooking the chilla.
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Cook, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
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Serve yellow moong dal paneer pudina chilla | healthy moong dal cheela | moong dal pancake | hot.
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Press with a spatula gerntly down on the stuffing while cooking the chilla.
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You can also add coriander in the stuffing.
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Adding onions in the stuffing gives a nice crunch.
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What is a chilla? Chilla is India’s answer to pancakes. While South India is famous for its innumerable types of dosa, West and North India go with chilla! There are different types of chilla – made with ground pulses, a mix of dry flours, fermented batters as well as quick-fix ones.
The most common type of chilla is made with besan. Quickly mix besan with a dash of spices, allow it to stand for a few minutes and you are all ready to make a healthy breakfast of hot chillas. You can fortify the Besan Chilla batter with just about anything that is within reach and healthy – grated veggies, crumbled paneer, chopped greens, or whatever!
The next most common option after Besan Chilla is the Moong Dal Chilla. Here, you soak and grind moong dal with green chillies, jeera etc. to make the batter for a comforting and healthy chilla. The Moong Dal Chilla is believed to be more nutritious yet easier to digest. You can add grated veggies and greens to the batter, or even make a mixed veg or paneer stuffing for the chilla! Try the Stuffed Moong Dal Chilla and Moong Dal and Paneer Phudina Chilla.
Similarly, you can make chillas with other pulses and flours too, such as the Nutritious Jowar and Tomato Chilla or the High Fibre Chilla that help to keep up your health quotient.
When you are in a real dash, go for options like the Besan and Green Pea Chilla that can be cooked in a jiffy in the microwave, and when you want to swing your kids in favour of the Indian pancake, go for something interesting like the Mini Green Moong Dal Chilla. Name your need, and there is a chilla to fill the gap! You can even mix-and-match the ingredients available at home and come up with your own exciting combos – right from the batter to the stuffing.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per chila
| Energy | 151 cal |
| Protein | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 7.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 5.2 mg |
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