mooli moong dal chilla recipe | radish moong dal chillas | healthy mooli moong dal cheela recipe |
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mooli moong dal chilla recipe | radish moong dal chillas | healthy mooli moong dal cheela recipe is a sumptuous and simple delicacy. Learn how to make radish moong dal chillas.
To make mooli moong dal chilla, soak the moong dal in enough water for 2 hours. Drain, add the green chillies and ¼ cup of water and blend in a mixer till smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl; add the curds, 1 cup of radish leaves, besan, asafoetida, salt and 1/4 cup of water and mix well. Divide the batter into 6 equal portions. Keep aside. Divide the remaining 1/3 cup of radish leaves into 6 equal portions and keep aside. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame and grease it using ¼ tsp of oil. Pour a portion of the batter and spread it evenly using a ladle to make a thin circle of approx. 125 mm. (5”) in diameter. Spread a portion of radish leaves and sprinkle ½ tsp of sesame seeds evenly over it. Pour ¼ tsp of oil on the sides of each chila and cook on a medium flame till the chilla turns crispy and brown spots appear on both the sides. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 5 more chillas. Serve hot.
Radish leaves is one such vegetable which isn't oused in many households frequently. But it can be used to make sabzis, parathas and pancakes too! Here we have presented it in the form of radish moong dal chillas which are a perfect choice for breakfast.
These delicious mooli moong dal chilla makes use of radish leaves along with moong. Radish leaves are high in calcium, iron and carotenoids, while the moong dals adds enough protein and fibre into your meal. Eat them hot for best flavours!
Diabetics, heart patients as well as weight-watchers can relish this healthy mooli moong dal cheela with green chutney. When served with a bowlful of healthy tomato soup, they can enjoy a nourishing and light dinner.
Tips for mooli moong dal chilla. 1. Serve mooli moong dal chilla with curds. 2. Serve mooli moong dal chilla with green chutney.
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For mooli moong dal chilla- To make mooli moong dal chilla, soak the moong dal in enough water for 2 hours.
- Drain, add the green chillies and ¼ cup of water and blend in a mixer till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl; add the curds, 1 cup of radish leaves, besan, asafoetida, salt and 1/4 cup of water and mix well.
- Divide the batter into 6 equal portions. Keep aside.
- Divide the remaining 1/3 cup of radish leaves into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame and grease it using ¼ tsp of oil.
- Pour a portion of the batter and spread it evenly using a ladle to make a thin circle of approx. 125 mm. (5”) in diameter.
- Spread a portion of radish leaves and sprinkle ½ tsp of sesame seeds evenly over it.
- Pour ¼ tsp of oil on the sides of each chilla and cook on a medium flame till the chilla turns crispy and brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 5 more mooli moong dal chilla.
- Serve hot.
Mooli Moong Dal Chilla, Radish Moong Dal Chillas recipe with step by step photos
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like mooli moong dal chilla recipe | radish moong dal chillas | healthy mooli moong dal cheela recipe | Chilla or Cheela are popular Indian crepes. They have a texture similar to a soft dosa. Moong dal cheela is packed with a lot of protein and fibre. They make up for a quick and easy breakfast & evening snack. You can relish them as it is with pudina chutney and sweet chutney or roll it with various stuffing to make them wholesome. See our collection of chilla recipes and some recipes we love.
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what is mooli moong dal chilla made off? radish moong dal chillas is made from cheap and easily available ingredients in India such as 3/4 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , with skin, 3/4 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 2 tbsp fresh low-fat curds (dahi), 1 1/3 cups radish leaves (mooli ke patte) , finely chopped, 1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), a pinch asafoetida (hing), salt to taste, 4 tsp sesame seeds (til) and 1 3/4 tsp oil for greasing and cooking. See below image of list of ingredients for mooli moong dal chilla.
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For preparing the mooli moong dal chila, pick and clean the green moong dal. You can also use yellow moong dal or a combination of both. Also, you can add some urad dal to increase the nutrient content of the cheela. Wash and transfer the moong dal to a deep bowl.
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Pour enough water to submerge the dal.
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Keep it aside to soak for 2 hours.
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After 2 hours, drain the dal.
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Soaked and drained green moong dal (split green gram) with skin.
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This is what radish leaves look like. They are attached to the mooli.
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Simply break the radish leaves off from the mooli with your fingers.
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Remove the radish leaves from the stem with your fingers.
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Wash the radish leaves.
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Chop the radish leaves on a chopping board.
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Put finely chopped radish leaves in a bowl.
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In a mixer, add the soaked and drained split green moong dal.
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Add 3/4 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add ¼ cup of water.
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Blend in a mixer till smooth.
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Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
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Add 2 tbsp fresh low-fat curds (dahi).
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Add 1 cup of radish leaves.
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Add 1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add a pinch asafoetida (hing). We added 1/8th tsp of hing.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add 1/4 cup water.
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Mix well.
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Keep batter aside.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame and grease it using ¼ tsp of oil.
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Pour a portion of the batter and spread it evenly using a ladle to make a thin circle of approx. 125 mm. (5”) in diameter.
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Spread a portion of radish leaves over the chilla. We have 1/3 cup of radish leaves to be used over the 6 chillas.
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Sprinkle ½ tsp of sesame seeds evenly over it.
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Cook the chilla for about 45 seconds. Cook on a medium flame till the chila turns crispy and brown spots appear. Grease the top with oil.
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Flip over and cook the other side.
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Your mooli moong dal chilla is cooked.
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Put radish moong dal chillas in a serving plate.
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Serve hot.
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Serve mooli moong dal chilla with curds.
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Serve mooli moong dal chilla with green chutney.
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Mooli Moong Dal Chilla – a healthy breakfast.
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2 chillas alongwith a fruit and a handful of nuts like almonds and walnuts would a nourishing morning meal.
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With 8 g of protein and 2.9 g of fibre per chilla, it suits a weight watchers menu.
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You can also gain appreciable amounts of B vitamins from moong dal which helps in energy metabolism in the body.
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The carotene from radish leaves will top up vitamin A and help in vision as well as adding glow to your skin.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per chila
Energy | 129 cal |
Protein | 8 g |
Carbohydrates | 18.5 g |
Fiber | 2.9 g |
Fat | 2.6 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 11.8 mg |
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