Moong Dal and Paneer Chila

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :5 mins
Total Time :10 mins
Servings :Makes 4 chilas

Ingredients :

For Making Moong Dal and Paneer Chila
1/2 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) , soaked for 3 to 4 hours
salt to taste
a pinch of asafoetida (hing)
2 pinches of sugar
1 1/2 tsp green chilli paste
8 tbsp crumbled low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
3 tsp oil for greasing and cooking

Method :

Combine the moong dal along with little water and blend in a mixer till smooth.
Transfer it to a bowl, add the salt, asafoetida, sugar and green chilli paste and mix well.
Heat ¼ tsp of oil in a non-stick tava (griddle) and pour a ladleful of the batter and spread it evenly to make a thin round of approx. 125 mm. (5”).
Sprinkle 2 tbsp low-fat paneer, 1 tbsp coriander and ¼ tsp chaat masala and cook on a medium flame using ½ tsp of oil till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more chilas.
Serve immediately.