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High-Protein Moong Dal Chilla with Paneer Stuffing

Ingredients

For the chilla batter
• 1 cup **Moong dal (yellow
), soaked 3–4 hours
• 1 inch **Ginger
• 1–2 **Green chilli
• ½ tsp **Ajwain (carom seeds)
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

For paneer stuffing
• 150–200 g **Paneer, crumbled
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper
• Optional veggies (finely chopped):
• **Onion
• **Capsicum
• **Carrot
• **Coriander leaves

Method

1️⃣ Prepare the batter
1. Drain soaked moong dal.
2. Blend with ginger, green chilli, ajwain, salt, and a little water.
3. Make a smooth, slightly thick batter (similar to pancake batter).
4. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare paneer stuffing
1. In a bowl, combine crumbled paneer, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix in optional chopped veggies like onion, capsicum, carrot, and coriander.
3. Keep aside.

3️⃣ Cook the chilla
1. Heat a non-stick pan and lightly grease with oil or ghee.
2. Pour a ladle of batter and spread into a thin circle.
3. Cook on medium heat until the both sides are cooked

1 minute recipe