
Moong Dal Chilla with Vegetables
A high-protein moong dal chilla loaded with vegetables — light, folate-rich and gentle on the stomach, ideal for morning sickness during pregnancy.
Total Time
20 min
Serves
4 people
Calories
140 kcal
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber4 g
- Folate60 mcg
Ingredients
- Yellow moong dal (soaked 3-4 hrs) – 1 cup
- Grated carrot – 1/4 cup
- Chopped onion – 1/4 cup
- Chopped coriander – 2 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Ginger, grated – 1/2 tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Oil – 2 tsp (for cooking)
Instructions
- 1
Grind soaked moong dal with a little water into a smooth, thick batter.
- 2
Mix in grated carrot, onion, coriander, cumin seeds, ginger, and salt.
- 3
Heat a non-stick tawa, pour a ladle of batter, and spread into a thin circle.
- 4
Drizzle a little oil around edges; cook both sides until golden.
- 5
Serve with mint chutney or curd.
Nutrition per serving
Key Pregnancy Nutrients
- Fiber4 g
- Folate60 mcg
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