How long does Mixed Dal Chilla take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mixed Dal Chilla serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mixed Dal Chilla vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Mixed Dal Chilla spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mixed Dal Chilla?

60 grams Moong Dal, 60 grams Masoor Dal, 40 grams Chana Dal, 30 grams Urad Dal (split), 8 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mixed Dal Chilla?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mixed Dal Chilla?

About 290 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mixed Dal Chilla

Name: Mixed Dal Chilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 60 grams Moong Dal; 60 grams Masoor Dal; 40 grams Chana Dal; 30 grams Urad Dal (split); 800 ml Water, For Soaking; 8 grams Ginger, Chopped; 6 grams Green Chilli; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 200 ml Water, For Grinding; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 0.3 grams Asafoetida; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Oil

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as mixed dal cheela, dal chilla, dal cheela · Veg · Tiffin

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Mixed dal chilla of moong, masoor, chana and urad dal ground with ginger, green chilli and cumin, cooked on a tawa. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes plus soaking.

Good for: Lunchbox, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Moong Dal60 grams
Masoor Dal60 grams
Chana Dal40 grams
Urad Dal (split)30 grams
Water, For Soaking800 ml
Ginger, Chopped8 grams
Green Chilli6 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water, For Grinding200 ml
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Asafoetida0.3 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams
Oil3 tbsp

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	290kcal	1160kcal
Protein	12g	47g
Carbohydrate	32g	128g
Fat	13g	52g
Fibre	7.4g	30g
Sugar	1.5g	6g

Cookd masalas for moong dal

Idly - Dosa Sambar Masala
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Idly - Dosa Sambar Masalafrom ₹35

Method

1
Rinse the moong dal, masoor dal, chana dal and urad dal together 2 or 3 times. Soak them in the water for 3 hours.
Moong DalMasoor DalChana DalUrad Dal (split)Water
2
Drain the dals. Grind them with the ginger, green chillies, cumin, salt and the water for grinding to a smooth, thick but pourable batter.
GingerGreen ChilliCuminSaltWater
3
Stir the turmeric powder, asafoetida, onion and coriander leaves into the batter.
Turmeric PowderAsafoetidaOnionCoriander Leaves
4
Heat a tawa on medium heat for 2 minutes and grease it lightly. Pour one ladle of batter and spread it into a thin round. Drizzle 1/2 tsp oil around the edges. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden.
Oil
5
Turn it over and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through. Make the rest the same way. Serve hot with green chutney or curd.

Before you start

How long does Mixed Dal Chilla take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mixed Dal Chilla serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mixed Dal Chilla vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Mixed Dal Chilla spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mixed Dal Chilla?: 60 grams Moong Dal, 60 grams Masoor Dal, 40 grams Chana Dal, 30 grams Urad Dal (split), 8 grams Ginger, 6 grams Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mixed Dal Chilla?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mixed Dal Chilla?: About 290 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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