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Make Crispy Moong Dal Besan Chilla for Breakfast
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News18•10-10-2026, 19:21
Make Crispy Moong Dal Besan Chilla for Breakfast
- •Moong dal and besan chilla is a healthy and delicious alternative to regular poha and upma.
- •The batter is prepared by grinding soaked moong dal and mixing it with besan, vegetables, and spices.
- •Finely chop onions, tomatoes, capsicum, garlic, and green chillies to enhance the flavor of the chilla.
- •Cook the spread batter on a hot tawa with a little oil until both sides turn light golden and crispy.
- •Serve hot crispy chilla with fresh coriander-mint chutney, tomato chutney, or curd.
Key Questions Answered
To make moong dal-besan chilla, you need 1 cup of moong dal, half a cup of besan, 1 finely chopped onion, 1 medium-sized tomato, half a capsicum, 4 to 5 garlic cloves, and 1 to 2 green chillies. Additionally, use salt, fresh coriander, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and oil for cooking.
Wash and soak the moong dal until soft, drain it, and grind finely with a little water. Transfer the paste to a bowl, mix in the besan, and add water to achieve a spreadable consistency. Finally, mix in the chopped vegetables, spices, and fresh coriander.
Hot moong dal-besan chilla tastes great when served with fresh green coriander-mint chutney, tomato chutney, or curd.
