Healthy Moong Dal Chilla 🥞🌿 A Light, Protein-Packed Indian Pancake That’s Wholesome, Nutritious & Perfect for Any Time of the Day 😋✨

🥞🌿 Moong Dal Chilla – Light, Protein-Packed & Comfortingly Wholesome 🌿🥞

Simple, nourishing, and wonderfully satisfying 😋✨, Moong Dal Chilla is a classic Indian pancake made from soaked lentils and gentle spices. It’s naturally high in protein, easy to digest, and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner ❤️. With the clean aroma and balanced warmth of PIKS Spices, this everyday favorite turns even more flavorful and restaurant-style — crisp on the edges, soft inside, and absolutely delicious 🥞🔥

📝 Ingredients

For the Chilla Batter

• 1 cup yellow moong dal, soaked 4–5 hours 🌕

• 1 green chilli (optional) 🌶️

• 1 tsp ginger, chopped

• Water (as needed, to grind)

• Salt to taste

🌟 PIKS Spices – Gentle Flavor Boost

• ½ tsp PIKS Turmeric Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Cumin (Zeera) Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Black Pepper Powder

• ½ tsp PIKS Red Chilli Powder (optional 🌶️)

Optional Add-ins

• Finely chopped onion 🧅

• Chopped coriander leaves 🌿

• Grated carrot 🥕

For Cooking

• Oil or ghee for shallow frying

👩‍🍳 Method

Step 1: Grind the Batter

Drain soaked moong dal and add it to a blender with green chilli and ginger 🌿.
Grind to a smooth, thick batter, adding water little by little.
Transfer to a bowl and add salt, PIKS Turmeric, PIKS Zeera, PIKS Black Pepper, and PIKS Red Chilli Powder ✨.
Mix well and fold in optional veggies if using 😋.

Step 2: Heat the Tawa

Heat a non-stick or cast-iron tawa on medium heat 🔥.
Lightly grease with oil or ghee.

Step 3: Spread & Cook

Pour a ladle of batter in the center and spread gently into a circle 🥞.
Drizzle a little oil around the edges and cook until the base turns golden.

Step 4: Flip & Finish

Flip the chilla and cook the other side until lightly crisp and cooked through 😍.
Remove and repeat with remaining batter.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with green chutney, mint chutney, or curd 🌿🥣

• Add paneer or cheese filling for a hearty version 🧀

• Great for lunch boxes and quick meals ❤️

💡 Pro Tips

• Keep batter thick for soft chillas; thinner for crisp ones 🥞

• Cook on medium heat for even cooking

• PIKS Spices enhance flavor without overpowering the natural taste ✨

❤️ Final Bite

This Moong Dal Chilla is light, nutritious, and full of comforting goodness — elevated with the pure aroma and balance of PIKS Spices 🌿🥞✨.
Healthy eating never tasted this good 😋💛

Thank You🌼💥