ThaliScanCalories in moong dal chilla
1 moong dal chilla (120 g): 186 kcal · 8.4 g protein · 28.4 g carbs · 6.1 g fat
Calories and macros in moong dal chilla by portion
| Portion | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 moong dal chilla (120 g) | 186 | 8.4 | 28.4 | 6.1 |
| 2 moong dal chillas (240 g) | 372 | 16.7 | 56.8 | 12.3 |
| 3 moong dal chillas (360 g) | 558 | 25.1 | 85.2 | 18.4 |
| 100 g | 155 | 7.0 | 23.7 | 5.1 |
Per-100 g values: Indian Nutrient Databank. Portion weight: ThaliScan's typical home portion (how portions are set).
Protein in moong dal chilla
1 moong dal chilla has 8.4 g protein. That is 18% of its calories, or 4.5 g protein per 100 kcal. It also has 5.1 g fibre.
The standard recipe behind these numbers is made with potato, moong dal, onion, coriander leaves, sunflower oil, lemon, green chillies and urad dal.
Moong dal chilla on a typical plate
| Item | Calories (kcal) | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 moong dal chillas (240 g) | 372 | 16.7 |
| 1 medium katori of lauki raita (153 g) | 86 | 6.1 |
| Plate total | 458 | 22.8 |
Why moong dal chilla calorie numbers differ
Moong dal chilla here is a pancake of soaked, ground moong and urad dal, stuffed with spiced potato, onion, green chilli and coriander, and cooked on a tawa. The potato filling and the oil brushed on the tawa decide the calories, so a thin chilla with a light filling comes out well below a thick, well-stuffed chilla. A paneer filling, as some cafes serve it, adds more.
One extra teaspoon of ghee or oil (5 g) adds 45 kcal, 24% of the calories in 1 moong dal chilla.
The numbers here are for a standard home recipe at 120 g per moong dal chilla. Weigh your portion or compare it with that weight.
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FAQ
How many calories are in 1 moong dal chilla?
1 moong dal chilla (120 g) has 186 kcal, with 8.4 g protein, 28.4 g carbs and 6.1 g fat.
How many calories are in 2 moong dal chillas?
2 moong dal chillas (240 g) have 372 kcal and 16.7 g protein.
How much protein is in moong dal chilla?
1 moong dal chilla has 8.4 g protein, and 100 g has 7.0 g.
How much does 1 moong dal chilla weigh?
This chart uses 120 g for 1 moong dal chilla, a typical home size. Size changes the calories, so weigh yours once to see how it compares.
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Source: Per-100 g values from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB), described in Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM. Development of an Indian Food Composition Database. Current Developments in Nutrition. 2024;8(7):103790 (article, published under CC BY 4.0). Adapted by ThaliScan: values per portion and for several portions are calculated from the per-100 g figures at the weights shown.
Last checked: 10 October 2026. Estimates for general wellness, not medical advice.