Since I wasn’t so much into different types of Dals before I got married, I saw Moong Dal in a new avatar once my son was in the weaning stage. I tried lots of dishes with Moong Dal, all of them turned out good & baby friendly. I then realised that it was time to introduce this into our diet as well. Just recently while I was using up stuff from my pantry while doing a routine clearance, I ended up with some Moong Dal on my hands which required to be put into a proper use – so here it was, a delicious and nutritious breakfast option with little effort. It was definitely an alternative to an Omlette (which I end up making every so often when my brains refuse to kick start for a brand new day and ideas don’t tumble out – making it extremely difficult to decide the first item on the day’s menu).
-
split green gram, skinless (moong dal) – 1 cup
-
jeera (cumin seeds) – 1tsp
-
green chillies – 2 (or 1 if you prefer less spicy)
-
asafoetida (hing) – a pinch
-
salt to taste
-
cottage cheese (paneer) – 100gms
-
chopped onion – 1/2 cup
-
chopped tomato – 1/2 cup
-
chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp
-
red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
-
oil for frying
yup i got introduced to it recently too and it does pack a punch- looks swell !
Thanks Priya ๐ they taste awesome too!
I am just seeing this now. I saw it elsewhere yest. I skipped the saunf and made it with peanut chutney. It tasted great !
http://iamcookingtoday.wordpress.com/2011/02/16/moong-dal-chilla/
your recipe was so easy to make n my hubby was happy to eat healthy,hygienic fresh chilla's at home. he suggested sprinkling chaat masala powder over the toppings n they tasted even yummier. thank you again
Thanks a ton for the feedback Parul! So glad that your hubby liked it too ๐ The chat masala idea is fab!
Hi shireen
Is it ok if the moong dal is soaked overnight
Hi Neetha,
Yes, that will work too!