The Tastiest High-Protein Mung Pancake

A mung chilla (Indian version of pancake or crepe) is a popular breakfast option in Indian homes.  It can be slightly heavy to have in the morning so I generally recommend it for lunch or dinner.    Mung chillas are high in protein and quick and easy to make. There are several recipes, but this is the tastiest!  

The Tastiest Mung Chilla Recipe

Serves 4 

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup moong dal (soaked overnight or for at least 3-6 hours)
* 1 chilli
* 1-inch ginger
* 1 tsp cumin / jeera
* ¼ tsp turmeric
* 2 tbsp coriander
* pinch hing / asafoetida
* ½ tsp salt
* 3 tbsp water
* oil for roasting

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Firstly, in a large bowl soak 1 cup moong dal overnight or for at least 3-6 hours.
   
2.  Drain off the water and transfer to the blender.
   
3.  Also add 1 chilli, 1-inch ginger and 1 tsp cumin.
   
4.  Blend to smooth paste, adding water if required.
   
5.  Transfer the batter to the bowl.
   
6.  Add ¼ tsp turmeric, 2 tbsp coriander, pinch hing and ½ tsp salt.
   
7.  Mix well adding 3 tbsp of water forming thick flowing consistency chilla batter.
   
8.  Further, pour a ladleful of batter onto a hot pan and spread gently.
   
9.  Cover and allow cooking on a medium flame for a minute.
10.  Now flip the chilla and cook both sides pressing gently.
11.  Finally, moong dal chilla is ready to serve with green chutney.
    
12.  Cover and allow cooking on a medium flame for a minute.
    
13.  Pour ½ tsp of olive oil over chilla.
    
14.  Finally, moong dal chilla is ready to serve with green chutney.