- Soak moong dal for an hour. Grind to a coarse paste without making it watery. Mix well with salt, other chopped ingredients. Add eno just before making. Mix to make a fluffy batter. Heat a heavy bottomed pan with oil Pour 2 ladle full of batter to make a thick chilla. Cook covered. Flip carefully and continue cook in the other side. When both sides are golden and crisp, take out and serve immediately.