iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter
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iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter is a ready-to-pour savoury pancake batter of moong dal, gram flour and spices. It scores CA2: middling on nutrition because the water-rich batter carries modest protein and fibre, top marks on ingredients for a short, additive-free list, and low on risk, with salt the only part to watch. Suits regular breakfasts with curd or chutney.
Ingredients, decoded
6 listed- RO-Purified Water
- Moong Dal
- Gram Flour
- Cumin
- Spice Mix
- Red Chilli Powder
- Green chilli Powder
- Ginger Powder
- Coriander Powder
- Turmeric
- Clove
- Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Bay Leaf
- Nutmeg and Black pepper
- Iodised Salt
<½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 g · 0.5 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 120.5 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18.6 g |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 5.7 g |
| Total fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.55 g |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg |
| Sodium | 252.7 mg |
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What to know about iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter
A moong batter that is mostly water, with little else
iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter is a 500 g chilled pack of ready-to-cook batter: RO-purified water (64%), moong dal (26%), gram flour (7%), cumin, a spice mix and iodised salt. It is bought by people who want a savoury chilla for breakfast or a light dinner without soaking and grinding dal at home.
Per 100 g the batter has 120 kcal, 7.1 g protein, 5.7 g fibre and 253 mg sodium, with no added sugar. One 70 g chilla, which is what the pack counts as a serve, has 84 kcal, 5 g protein, 4 g fibre and 177 mg sodium. The pack makes seven chillas.
The pack promises no soda, no chemicals and no preservatives, and the list agrees: no raising agent, additive or preservative is named. The spice mix and cumin carry no declared percentage, which is the only gap. CleanPlate scores it CA2.
Why iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter scores CA2
Nutrition is a C because protein is 7.1 g and fibre 5.7 g per 100 g in a water-rich batter. Ingredients are an A with no additives, and risk is a 2, driven by sodium at 253 mg per 100 g.
Adequate nutrient density
- Protein
- 7.1 g
- Fibre
- 5.7 g
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 121 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why C
Protein is 7.1 g per 100 g and fibre is 5.66 g, mostly from moong dal, which supplies about 5.6 g of the protein. Energy is 120 kcal per 100 g, kept low because water makes up 64% of the batter.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so the grade rests on protein and fibre alone, and the protein level is modest rather than high.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- RO-Purified Water
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is short and whole-food: water, moong dal, gram flour, cumin, spices and iodised salt. No additive, preservative, sweetener or hydrogenated fat is listed, so nothing costs ingredient points.
The front claims (no soda, no chemicals, no preservatives) are consistent with the list, so no label promise is hollow. Cumin and the spice mix have no declared percentage.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Low risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 252.7 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0.55 g
- Trans fat
- 0.1 g
03 Load risk: why 2
Sodium is the main driver: 253 mg per 100 g, 177 mg per chilla. Saturated fat is low at 0.55 g per 100 g, and added sugar is 0 g.
Trans fat is printed only as a small upper bound, and no hydrogenated fat is listed, so it adds little. Energy does not add to the risk grade.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
No major red flags on the label.
Green flags
- +Green flag: Source of protein (7.1g)
- +Green flag: Source of fibre
- +Green flag: No added sugar
Does iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter live up to its claims?
The name and the no-soda and no-preservatives claims hold: moong dal is 26% and no raising agent or preservative is listed. The guilt-free and no-chemicals wording is framing, not a measurable promise.
- Product nameHolds
“Moong Dal Chilla Batter”
Moong dal is 26% of the batter and the largest source of protein, with gram flour at 7% alongside it.
- On the packHolds
“No Preservatives”
No preservative is named in the ingredient list. The pack is sold chilled, with a shelf life of 7 days.
- On the packHolds
“No Soda”
No baking soda or other raising agent appears in the list.
- On the packBe careful
“No Chemicals”
No additive or additive code is listed, but chemicals is a vague word. Water, dal, flour, spices and salt are all that is declared.
- On the packBe careful
“Guilt-free meal”
The batter is low in calories at 84 kcal per chilla, but it has only 5 g protein and 177 mg sodium per chilla.
What's in iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter?
Water, moong dal and gram flour lead the list, followed by cumin, spices and iodised salt. Nothing is added beyond the kitchen basics, and salt is the one thing to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Water leads the list at 64%, so the batter is thin and low in calories by weight. Moong dal (26%) is the body and the main protein, and gram flour (7%) binds it. Cumin, a spice mix of chilli, ginger, coriander, turmeric and warming spices, and iodised salt give the flavour. Cumin and the spices have no declared percentage.
Ingredients to watch
- SodiumWorth watching
253 mg per 100 g, 177 mg per 70 g chilla. Two chillas take about 354 mg.
- Spice quantities not declaredWorth watching
Cumin and the spice mix have no percentage, so how much of the flavour is spice and how much is salt is not stated.
- Moong dalFine
26% of the batter, the main source of the 7.1 g protein and 5.66 g fibre per 100 g.
- No additivesFine
No preservative, raising agent, sweetener or hydrogenated fat is listed, and added sugar is 0 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter?
An everyday choice for most adults and children. Anyone watching blood pressure should keep to a few chillas a week, since each one has 177 mg sodium.
- Most adultsEveryday
84 kcal and 177 mg sodium per chilla, with no additives listed.
- ChildrenEveryday
No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, and 5 g protein per chilla.
- High blood pressureA few times a week
Each chilla has 177 mg sodium before chutney or sides.
- Weight managementEveryday
84 kcal per chilla with 4 g fibre.
Recipes with iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter
Serve the chilla with mint chutney or curd, or fold in grated vegetables, to add protein and fibre to a base that has 5 g protein per chilla.
Chilla with mint chutney
The pack's own pairing: a crisp chilla at 84 kcal, with a fresh chutney adding flavour without extra salt from the batter.
Chilla with curd
Curd on the side adds protein to a chilla that has 5 g.
Vegetable-stuffed chilla
Fold grated carrot, onion or spinach into the pan as it cooks to add fibre to the 4 g per chilla.
iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter?
iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter is a ready-to-pour savoury pancake batter of moong dal, gram flour and spices. It scores CA2: middling on nutrition because the water-rich batter carries modest protein and fibre, top marks on ingredients for a short, additive-free list, and low on risk, with salt the only part to watch. Suits regular breakfasts with curd or chutney. Nutrition C, ingredients A, load risk 2; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter?
Per 100 g, iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter has 121 kcal, 7.1 g protein, 18.6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fat and 0.55 g saturated fat. One serve (1 chilla, 70 g) has 84 kcal and 5 g protein.
What are the ingredients in iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter?
6 ingredients, in label order: RO-Purified Water, Moong Dal, Gram Flour, Cumin, Spice Mix (Red Chilli Powder, Green chilli Powder, Ginger Powder, Coriander Powder, Turmeric, Clove, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Nutmeg and Black pepper), Iodised Salt.
Does iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 3 hold, 2 need care. "No Chemicals" needs care: No additive or additive code is listed, but chemicals is a vague word. Water, dal, flour, spices and salt are all that is declared. "Guilt-free meal" needs care: The batter is low in calories at 84 kcal per chilla, but it has only 5 g protein and 177 mg sodium per chilla.
Who should limit iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter?
Most adults: everyday. 84 kcal and 177 mg sodium per chilla, with no additives listed. Children: everyday. No sweetener, dye or hydrogenated fat, and 5 g protein per chilla. High blood pressure: a few times a week. Each chilla has 177 mg sodium before chutney or sides.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter have?
Per 100 g, iD Fresh Moong Chilla Batter has 0 g added sugar, 253 mg sodium (about 0.6 g salt) and 0.55 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is under all three lines.
Last reviewed October 28, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
