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moong dal uttapam recipe | moong dal chilla | healthy moong dal uttapam with green peas and carrots |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
9 uttapams
Ingredients
For The Batter
3/4 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
2 tbsp fresh curd (dahi)
4 green chilli , roughly chopped
1/2 tsp salt
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp baking powder
For The Topping
1 1/4 cups boiled and mashed green peas
1/4 cup grated carrot
1 tbsp coconut oil or
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
salt to taste
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
oil for cooking
For Serving With Moong Dal Uttapam
Method
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Moong Dal Uttapam, Chilla recipe with step by step photos
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what is moong dal uttapam made of ? soaked moong dal batter cooked with a green peas topping. See below image of list of ingredients for moong dal pancake.
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what is moong dal uttapam made of ? soaked moong dal batter cooked with a green peas topping. See below image of list of ingredients for moong dal pancake.
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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 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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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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In a mixer put the soaked yellow moong dal. The fibre (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 and good for diabetics.
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Add 2 tbsp fresh curds (dahi).
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Add 1 tbls roughly chopped green chillies
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Add ¼ cup of water.
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Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste and put in a bowl.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/4 tsp salt.
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Add a pinch asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 1/2 tsp baking powder.
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Mix gently.
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Batter for moong dal pancakes.
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In a mixer put the soaked yellow moong dal. The fibre (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 and good for diabetics.
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Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil or oil in a non-stick pan. The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics.
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Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
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Let the seeds crackle.
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Add 1 1/4 cups boiled and mashed green peas. Legumes like green peas, cow peas, mung, chick peas and kidney beans have a cholesterol lowering effect. Green Peas are rich in Vitamin K which aids in bone metabolism. Green peas have a Glycemic Index (GI) rank of 22 which is low and good for diabetics.
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Add 1/4 cup grated carrot. Carrots relieve constipation, lower blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol.
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Add salt to taste. We added 1/2 tsp salt.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Mix well.
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add 1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur).
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil or oil in a non-stick pan. The MCT in Coconut oil reduces the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) while increasing the count of HDL cholesterol, maintaining normal blood pressure and good for diabetics.
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To make moong dal uttapam recipe | moong dal chilla | healthy moong dal uttapam with green peas and carrots | protein, vitamin B1, folic acid rich moong dal uttapam | heat a greased non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it using a little oil.
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Pour a spoonful of the batter on the tava (griddle) and spread in a circular motion to make a 100 mm. (4”) diameter circle. We will be cooking 3 uttpams at a time.
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Spread a little green peas stuffing on it.
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Press lightly with a spatula while cooking.
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Cook on a slow flame for 1 to 2 minutes
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Turn it upside down.
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Cook again for 1 to 2 minutes while pressing lightly with a spatula.
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Flip over. Moong dal uttapam is ready. Repeat with the remaining mixture and stuffing to make 6 more savories.
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Serve moong dal uttapam recipe | moong dal chilla | healthy moong dal uttapam with green peas and carrots | protein, vitamin B1, folic acid rich moong dal uttapam | hot with green chutney and sweet chutney.
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To make moong dal uttapam recipe | moong dal chilla | healthy moong dal uttapam with green peas and carrots | protein, vitamin B1, folic acid rich moong dal uttapam | heat a greased non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it using a little oil.
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Prepare green peas stuffing 1 day in advance.
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protein, vitamin B1, folic acid rich moong dal uttapam
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Prepare green peas stuffing 1 day in advance.
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moong dal uttapam is rich in
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. Indian Foods rich in B1 are Flax seeds (alsi), Sunflower seeds, Sesame seeds, Garden cress seeds (halim), Capsicum, Wheat flour, Chana dal, moong, walnuts, masoor dal, brown rice, jowar, bajra. 20% of RDA.
- Fiber : Dietary fiber reduces the risk of heart disease, prevents the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 16% of RDA.
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moong dal uttapam is rich in
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 106 cal |
Protein | 6.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 15.2 g |
Fiber | 4 g |
Fat | 2.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0.5 mg |
Sodium | 204.9 mg |
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Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
Moong dal savoury.. A pancake with peas stuffing.. really it is very different recipe.. the stuffing is really chatpata.. this is a must try recipe.. this tastes best when served hot with sweet and green chutney..