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मूंग दाल चीला रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Moong Dal Chilla, Stuffed Moong Dal Chila in Hindi)

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Here is a protein-rich Moong Dal Chilla, stuffed with a deliciously flavoured mixture of potatoes and green peas. You will thoroughly enjoy the blend of textures and flavours, which you will experience in every mouthful of this stuffed moong dal chilla.

Chilla is north India’s answer to dosas. Chillas are thin, tasty pancakes, which can be made using different ingredients, and with or without fillings placed inside them. Chilla is much loved by Gujaratis, and stuffed moong dal chilla is a popular roadside snack in Mumbai too.

Notes on moong dal chilla recipe. 1. For preparing the moong dal chilla, pick and clean the green moong dal. You can also use yellow moong dal or a combination of both.

Serve moong dal chilla hot and fresh off the Tava

Enjoy how to make moong dal chilla recipe | stuffed moong dal chilla | mung dal cheelas recipe with detailed step by step photos below.

 

Moong Dal Chilla, Stuffed Moong Dal Chila recipe - How to make Moong Dal Chilla, Stuffed Moong Dal Chila

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Preparation Time

20 Mins

Cooking Time

30 Mins

Total Time

50 Mins

Makes

12 chillas

Ingredients

For The Chillas

For The Stuffing

For Serving

Method

For the chillas

 

  1. Combine the moong dal, green chillies and approx. 1 cup of water in a mixer and blend till smooth.

  2. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the asafoetida and salt and mix well. Keep aside.


For the stuffing
 

  1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.

  2. Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while mashing it slightly using a potato masher.

  3. Divide the stuffing into 12 equal portions. Keep aside.


How to proceed to make moong dal chilla
 

  1. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and lightly grease it with oil. Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava (griddle) and spread it evenly to make a thin circle of 175 mm. (7") diameter.

  2. Cook, using 1 tsp oil, till it turns golden brown in colour form both the sides.

  3. Place one portion of the stuffing on one half of the chilla and fold it to make a semi-circle.

  4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make 11 more stuffed moong dal chillas.

  5. Serve the stuffed moong dal chilla immediately with green chutney.


 


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like moong dal chilla recipe

 

    1. 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.
For the batter of moong dal chila

 

    1. For preparing the 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.
    2. Pour enough water to submerge the dal.
    3. keep it aside to soak for 2 hours.
    4. After 2 hours, drain the dal.
    5. Transfer to a mixer jar.
    6. Add green chillies. To make moong dal cheela more flavorful, add in some ginger, garlic, curry leaves, coriander to the batter if you like.
    7. Add approx. ¾ cup of water.
    8. Blend in a mixer till smooth.
    9. Transfer it to a bowl.
    10. Add the asafoetida. This aids in digestion.
    11. Add the salt. Mix well and our moong dal chilla batter is ready! 
For the stuffing

 

    1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan.
    2. When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
    3. Add all the remaining ingredients, starting with potatoes.
    4. Next, add the boiled green peas.
    5. Add finely chopped green chillies.
    6. Add dried mango powder to give our stuffing a nice tangy flavour.
    7. Add salt to taste.
    8. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
    9. Mash it slightly using a potato masher and our potato-green pea stuffing for moong dal chilla is ready. Divide the stuffing into 12 equal portions. Keep aside.
How to make stuffed moong dal chilla

 

    1. To prepare stuffed moong dal cheelas, heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and lightly grease it with oil.
    2. Pour a ladleful of the batter on the tava .
    3. Spread it evenly to make a thin circle of 175 mm. (7") diameter. You can keep the size of chila small or big as per your desire.
    4. Drizzle a little oil all over and along the edges to cook the moong dal chilla.  Ghee/Butter can be used instead of oil.
    5. Cook till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
    6. Place one portion of the stuffing on one half of the chilla.
    7. Fold it to make a semi-circle.
    8. Remove our aloo-matar moong dal cheela in a plate.
    9. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to make 11 more stuffed mung dal chillas.
    10. Serve mung dal cheelas immediately with green chutney.
Tips for moong dal chilla recipe

 

    1. For preparing the moong dal chilla, pick and clean the green moong dal. You can also use yellow moong dal or a combination of both.
    2. moong dal chilla is rich in Folic Acid, Phosphorous, Protein, Fiber, Magnesium.
      1. Folic Acid : Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. 21% of RDA. 
      2. Phosphorous : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 21% of RDA.
      3. Protein : Protein is required for the managing the wear and tear of all cells of the body. Have protein rich Indian foods like paneer, curd, Greek yoghurt, tofu, almonds, sprouts, chana, rajma, chick peas, quinoa, buckwheat ). 14 % of RDA.
      4. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 13% of RDA.
      5. Magnesium : Magnesium is required for formation of bones and teeth. It helps in the metabolism of calcium and potassium. % of RDA. magnesium rich Indian foods like leafy vegetables (palak, broccoli, kale), pulses ( rajma, chawli, moong ), nuts (walnuts, almonds) , cereals ( jowar, bajra, whole wheat flour, dalia). 12% of RDA.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per chilla
 

Energy128 cal
Protein7.5 g
Carbohydrates21 g
Fiber3.2 g
Fat1.6 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium9.7 mg

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Hetal Soni

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Dhaval Sadaiya

March 13, 2025, midnight

This is great, thank you! I prefer to have this as breakfast, do you know how long can I store this batter in the fridge?

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Molly

March 13, 2025, midnight

I have tried and loved the recipe. I saw this recipe while searching for gluten free breakfast options. Please be informed that Asafoetida or Heeng contains gluten. I request Tarla Ma''am to to kindly mention the same in the recipes.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Molly, thank you for your feedback. Yes Asafoetida (some brands) do have gluten as they contain either wheat flour or maida in some quantity. You can try and use pure Asafoetida (rock form) and use it in the recipe.

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Swty

March 13, 2025, midnight

Can we make this with yellow moong dal?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi, Yes you can make with yellow, add about 1/4 cup of white urad dal while soaking, so you will get nice base while you make the chila.

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Nisha Sharma

March 13, 2025, midnight

I have tried this recipe .it''s very tasty and very healthy.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Nisha, Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.

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Asari

March 13, 2025, midnight

Moong dal chilla. .A filling breakfast and snack. I tried this recipe for breakfast and everybody enjoyed.. It. . This is a must try recipe... Served hot taste the best...

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Riddhi Parekh

March 13, 2025, midnight

Simple taste, super easy to make, very healthy. I made on non-stick with zero oil and they tasted yum. Best served hot.

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Shubha

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Uma Desai

March 13, 2025, midnight

Instead of Moong Daal with skin, it is preferable to use whole Moong grain. In that case, you need to soak it for about 8-10 hours. It gives a fluffy appearance and good taste. Even stuffing is not required, just some chatni will help.

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Jyotsna Agarwal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Yes I have tried this recipe earlier Instead of stuffing it like that ...I chopped all the veg like carrot, onion ,tomato,belpeeper and mixed t in the batter.....it''s yummy

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