Tasty Paneer & Moong Dal ChillaVeg
Elevate your breakfast with this protein-packed Paneer Stuffed Moong Dal Chilla! This healthy, fiber-rich recipe combines a crispy moong dal crepe with a flavorful, spiced paneer filling. It’s a perfect, satisfying meal for busy mornings or a nutritious tiffin box option. Simple to make and packed with wholesome goodness, this unique twist on a classic chilla is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it hot with your choice of tangy chutney or pickle for a delicious start to the day.
Ingredients
For the Batter:
1 cup Green Gram Dal (Moong Dal)
1 small Onion (chopped)
to taste Green Chilli
to taste Garlic
to taste Ginger
to taste Salt
to taste Red Chilli Powder
as needed Water
For the Paneer Filling:
tsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 small Onion (finely chopped)
1 large Green Chilli (finely chopped)
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Chaat Masala
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
200 g Paneer (grated)
1 piece Lemon Juice
few Coriander Leaves (chopped)
Instructions
Step 1— Preparing the Batter
1
Thoroughly wash the moong dal and soak it in water for 1 hour.
2
In a mixer jar, add the soaked moong dal, onion, green chilies, garlic, ginger, salt, and red chili powder.
3
Add a little water and blend everything into a smooth, consistent batter. Transfer the batter into a bowl and set it aside.
Step 2— Preparing the Paneer Filling
1
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
2
Add the finely chopped onion and green chili, and sauté until lightly cooked.
3
Stir in the salt, turmeric powder, kashmiri red chili powder, chat masala, and garam masala powder.
4
Add the finely chopped paneer to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes.
5
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture, add chopped coriander leaves, mix well, and remove from heat.
Step 3— Cooking the Chilla
1
If the batter is too thick, stir in a little water to reach a spreadable consistency.
2
Heat a tawa (griddle). Pour a ladle of the batter onto the center and spread it out into a thin, even circle.
3
Drizzle a small amount of oil around the edges and cook until golden brown.
4
Flip the chilla and cook the other side until thoroughly done.
5
Once cooked, place a portion of the prepared paneer filling into the center of the chilla, fold or roll it, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
