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Loaded Veggie Chilla - Moong Dal Pancakes

Loaded Veggie Chilla - Moong Dal Pancakes

Loaded Veggie Chilla — golden brown and crispy, this is the most nutritious winter meal packed with in-season veggies and protein! Inspired by Korean veggie pancakes, the inside is light and fluffy while the outside remains super crisp!

Course Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Fusion, Indian
Keyword healthy
Custom Category Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 223 kcal
Author Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

For Grinding:

Mixing in Batter:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp besan (gram or chickpea flour)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp rice flour
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp salt , to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf) , coarsely ground
  • 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain) , coarsely ground
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda , or 1 tsp eno fruit salt
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded vegetables & mixed greens I used sweet potato, spinach, methi, carrots, onions, cabbage, lauki, cilantro, green onions, and green garlic

Tadka:

  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
  • 7-8 curry leaves , torn
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds

Instructions

  1. Drain your soaked dal and grind with cilantro, ginger, and green chilies until it becomes a fine paste.

  2. Mix in all your ingredients gently to form the batter. The batter should be relatively thick given the amount of vegetables we’ve added. You can feel free to add whichever vegetables you’d like.

  3. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and add in some sesame seeds, curry leaves, and mustard seeds. Add in about 1 cup of the batter, depending on the thickness you desire, and cook covered on low-medium flame until done on one side. Flip and cook for another 2-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  4. Serve with dahi tadka and chutneys of your choice and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Loaded Veggie Chilla - Moong Dal Pancakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 411mg18%
Potassium 538mg15%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 17g71%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 249IU5%
Vitamin C 40mg48%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.