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23 February, 2025
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mixed dal chilla recipe are so tasty you will love to snack on them any time; at the same time they are so satiating that you can even have them for breakfast. Learn how to make healthy mix dal chilla.
These thin, savoury pancake with lentil are made with a batter of mixed dals perked up with ginger, green chillies and other ingredients. It is both tasty and filling. At the same time, it is also easy to make. It requires only an hour of soaking and no fermentation, so you can make it any time you wish.
To make mixed dal chilla, combine the green moong dal, yellow moong dal and urad dal in a deep bowl with enough hot water. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 1 hour. Drain well. Combine the soaked and drained dals along with ¾ cup of water in a mixer and blend till smooth. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add all the other ingredients and mix well. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle). Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it evenly to make a thin circle of 175 mm. (7") diameter. Cook, using ¼ tsp of oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make 9 more chillas. Serve immediately with green chutney.
The use of mixed dals makes these mix dal chilla, rich in protein and vitamin B1. While protein is a key nutrient for maintaining cell health, vitamin B1 helps in energy metabolism and ensures a supply of energy to these cells of the body.
With 53 calories per pulse chilla Indian snack are not only perfect for snack time, in fact they can also be a nourishing and wholesome light dinner when served with green chutney. You can also try other healthy chila recipes like Besan Chilla.
Tips for mixed dal chilla. 1.Use hot water for soaking, as they tend to soften quickly. 2. The batter you make should be pouring consistency. The quantity of water used often depends on the quality of the dals. So at step 2 add water gradually. 3. Make sure you serve the chillas immediately after preparation as they tend to get chewy on cooling.
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Mixed Dal Chillas, Healthy Breakfast, Snack Recipe recipe - How to make Mixed Dal Chillas, Healthy Breakfast, Snack Recipe
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
10 chillas
Ingredients
For Mixed Dal Chillas
1/4 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
2 1/2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
2 1/2 tsp oil for cooking
For Serving With Mixed Dal Chillas
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Method
For mixed dal chillas
- To make mixed dal chillas, combine the green moong dal, yellow moong dal and urad dal in a deep bowl with enough hot water. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 1 hour. Drain well.
- Combine the soaked and drained dals along with ¾ cup of water in a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add all the other ingredients and mix well.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle). Pour a ladleful of the batter on it and spread it evenly to make a thin circle of 175 mm. (7") diameter.
- Cook, using ¼ tsp of oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make 9 more mixed dal chillas.
- Serve the mixed dal chillas immediately with green chutney.
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To make the batter of mixed dal chilla, we need green moong dal. While buying green moong dal, ensure it is free of dust, stones and other debris.
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Then we need yellow moong dal.
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Third dal is urad dal. While buying, check the dal to see if it is unblemished, free from moisture damage, insects and stones.
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Combine the green moong dal, yellow moong dal and urad dal in a deep bowl. Wash them with enough water and drain them. Add enough hot water to it and allow it to soak for 1 hour. Drain well.
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This is how the dal looks like after soaking. Drain again using a strainer.
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Add the soaked and drained dals in a mixer jar.
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Add ¾ cup of water for blending.
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Blend it till you get a smooth mixture for mix dal chilla. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl. This is how the batter looks like after blending.
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Add all the spices to make the batter. First add green chilli paste.
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Add ginger paste.
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Add turmeric powder. Apart from giving a rich yellow colour, it exhibits health benefits too. It is strong anti-inflammatory spice.
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Add chilli powder also.
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Add very little asafoetida. This aids in digestion.
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Add loads of finely chopped fresh coriander. This is a must to flavour most Indian snack.
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Add salt as per taste.
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Mix all the ingredients well using a big spoon.
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This is how the batter for pulse chilla Indian snack looks like after mixing.
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To make the batter of mixed dal chilla, we need green moong dal. While buying green moong dal, ensure it is free of dust, stones and other debris.
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To make mixed dal chilla recipe | mix dal chilla | pulse chilla Indian snack | pancake with lentil, heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Pour a ladleful of the batter on it.
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Spread it evenly to make a thin circle of 175 mm. (7") diameter. Ensure you spread the batter in any direction only, else it will not turn out to be smooth.
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Spread ¼ tsp of oil around the circumference and on the dosa.
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Spread the oil on the dosa using a spatula.
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Cook till it turns golden brown in colour from the bottom.
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Turnover and allow the pancake with lentil to cook on other side as well.
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Fold it over and remove on a plate.
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Repeat steps 4 and 5 to make 9 more chillas.
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Serve mixed dal chilla immediately with green chutney. Also learn how to make green chutney for Indian snacks.
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To make mixed dal chilla recipe | mix dal chilla | pulse chilla Indian snack | pancake with lentil, heat a non-stick tava (griddle).
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Mixed dal chilla – a healthy low cal snack.
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- Not only weight watchers, but diabetics and heart patients can also relish this snack.
- It lends a good amount of protein, fibre, magnesium and phosphorus.
- Being cooked with minimal oil ups the health quotient of this recipe.
- The use dals helps you to stay satiated for a long period of time.
- Make dainty little pancakes for your kids and they are also sure to enjoy them.
- Being soft to chew and mildly spiced, senior citizens can also enjoy them and make up for their daily nutrient requirement.
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Mixed dal chilla – a healthy low cal snack.
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Use hot water for soaking, as they tend to soften quickly.
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The batter you make should be pouring consistency. The quantity of water used often depends on the quality of the dals. So at step 2 add water gradually.
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Make sure you serve the chillas immediately after preparation as they tend to get chewy on cooling.
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Use hot water for soaking, as they tend to soften quickly.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 53 cal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
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Nidhi Patel
March 13, 2025, midnight
true it and added mor veggies of my choices...me and my husband enjoyed it very much....thank you for the recipe...
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep try more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Muskan khetan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Muskan thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.
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March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.
nitika
March 13, 2025, midnight
These chila recipe is so easy quick and tasted yum.I serve this often to my family for breakfast or snacks and at times for dinner as well with a bowl of soup...
Bhawna Dhiman
March 13, 2025, midnight
very nice
n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Too gd.... Very easy n tasty... Great for light dinner..
Novice #cook
March 13, 2025, midnight
it''s a very simply recipe. wonderful taste and satiating.
Guneeta
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for vegetarian protein chilla recipe. When i made it at home i also added half cup sooji and chopped green capsicums with chillies and tomatoes or (grind it) with lentils. It made chillas more wholesome n filling longer. Thanks
