Moong Dal & Paneer Chilla (Quick, Nutritious & Baby-Approved!)
As parents, we’re always hunting for meals that are healthy, quick, and baby-friendly—something our little ones will actually eat without a battle. In this first part of the minimiles Healthy Recipes series, I’m sharing one of our absolute favorites: a Moong Dal & Paneer Chilla.
It’s simple, protein-packed, and perfect for toddlers who are beginning to explore new textures and flavours.
⭐ Why Moong Dal for Kids?
Moong dal is one of the easiest dals for small tummies to digest.
It helps with:
- Gentle digestion
- High protein intake
- Energy boost
- Easy flavour pairing (you can mix veggies, ghee, spices!)
And when you add fresh paneer, it becomes a wholesome meal packed with calcium + healthy fats.
🥣 What You Need (Baby-Friendly Ingredients)
Ingredients (1–2 servings)
- 3 tbsp moong dal
- 3-4 small cubes of fresh paneer
- ½ tsp ghee
- A pinch of turmeric
- Water as required
Skip salt if your child is under 1 year. For 1.5-year-olds, use just a tiny pinch.
👩🍳 How to Make – Step-by-Step
- wash the moong dal 3–4 times.
- Soak it overnight or for 4-5 hrs.
- Add dal, , turmeric, and water to a mixer and make a paste of it(can add veggies if you want).
- take a tawa or pan ,brush some ghee and make small chilla.
- put some grated paneer and coriander leaves on top.
- cook it from both sides.
- serve with homemade chutney or sauce.
Your healthy, protein-rich chilla is ready!
👶 Age Suitability
- 1–2 years → Keep small paneer cubes for texture
- 2+ years → Add mild spices like jeera, garlic, or pepper
📝 MiniMiles Tips
- Add a spoon of curd on the side for gut health.
- Use homemade paneer for best texture.
- If your child refuses veggies, finely grate and mix them in—works every time!
- Make a larger batch and store a portion for dinner.
💛 Final Thoughts
Healthy meals don’t have to be complicated—especially for kids.
This Moong Dal & Paneer Chilla recipe has been a favorite in our home for months, and I hope your little one loves it just as much!
Stay tuned for more recipes of the minimiles Healthy Recipes series!