Saturday, 5 July 2014

Moong Dal and Paneer Phudina Chila by Tarla Dalal

 Moong Dal and Paneer Phudina Chila  by Tarla Dalal

Moong Dal and Paneer Chila, wholesome moong dal pancakes topped with paneer and spices.

Chock-full of nutrients and abundant in flavour too, the Moong Dal and Paneer Phudina Chila is a wonderful snack to have any time of the day, whether for breakfast, supper or as a tea-time treat for a sudden guest. Ready in minutes, this flavourful chila features an exciting stuffing of mint-tinged paneer.

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Makes 4 chilas

Ingredients

1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 4 hours
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Topping

1/2 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese)
1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp chaat masala
salt to taste

Other Ingredients

oil for greasing and cooking

For Serving

green chutney
tomato ketchup

Method

  1. Divide the topping into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
  2. Drain the soaked moong dal, add ½ cup of water and blend in a mixer till smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, sugar and salt and mix well.
  4. Divide the batter into 4 equal portions and keep aside.
  5. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease with a little oil, pour a portion of the batter on the tava and spread it evenly to make a 125 mm. (5") diameter round.
  6. Spread a portion of the topping evenly over it and press it gently so the topping sticks to the chila.
  7. Cook, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
  8. Repeat steps 5 to 7 to make 3 more chilas.
  9. Serve immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.
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