Looking for a healthy evening snack that is tasty, filling and protein-rich and helps in your weight loss journey? In this episode of Balanced Bite with nutritionist Harlene Bhasin, try this Healthy Moong Dal Chaat – a no-fry, oil-free version of your favourite street-style chaat! Made with soaked or sprouted moong dal, fresh vegetables, tangy chutneys and simple Indian spices, this chaat is perfect for weight loss, clean eating, diabetic-friendly diets, or post-workout meals. It’s light on the stomach but full of flavour and nutrition.
Whether you’re craving chaat without guilt or looking for high-protein vegetarian snack options, this quick and easy moong dal chaat recipe is a must-try.
✔ No frying
✔ High protein
✔ Weight loss friendly
✔ Perfect Quick evening snack
Try it today and let us know in the comments how you customized your chaat!
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📌Ingredients (Serves 2–3 People)
For Moong Dal Appa
• 1 cup yellow moong dal, soaked 4–5 hours
• 1–2 green chillies
• 1 tsp jeera
• 1 inch ginger
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• Appa pan + a few drops of oil
To Make Chaat Topping
• ½ cup thick curd (or hung curd for extra protein)
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• Green chutney (mint–coriander)
• Imli chutney
• Roasted jeera powder
• Red chilli powder
• Chaat masala
• Fresh coriander
• Pomegranate seeds
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📌Method To Make the Best Chaat At Home
1️⃣ Appe
• Drain soaked moong dal and blend to a coarse batter using minimal water.
• Add ginger, chilli, jeera, salt, coriander, and onion. Mix well.
• Heat a pan, grease lightly, pour batter, cover and cook till golden on both sides.
2️⃣ Assemble the Chaat
• Place hot appas on a plate.
• Top with curd, green chutney, little imli chutney.
• Add onion, tomato, spices, and finish with coriander + seeds.
Serve immediately For The Best Taste
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