Moong Dal and Paneer Phudina Chila

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :8 mins
Total Time :13 mins
Servings :Makes 4 chilas (4 chila )

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 :

Divide the topping into 4 equal portions and keep aside.Drain the soaked moong dal, add ½ cup of water and blend in a mixer till smooth.Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the ginger-green chilli paste, asafoetida, sugar and salt and mix well.Divide the batter into 4 equal portions and keep aside.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.Spread a portion of the topping evenly over it and press it gently so the topping sticks to the chila.Cook, using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.Repeat steps 5 to 7 to make 3 more chilas.Serve immediately with green chutney and tomato ketchup.