Tofu Chila

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 6 chilas

Ingredients :

To Be Mixed Together Into A Batter
1/2 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1/2 cup moong (whole green gram) sprouts, coarsely ground
2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup of water
salt to taste

For The Stuffing
1 tsp oil
1/4 cup grated onions
1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped tofu
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
1/4 tsp oil for greasing
1 1/2 tsp oil for cooking

Method :

For the stuffing
For the stuffingHeat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.Add the tomatoes, tofu, coriander, green chilies and salt, toss gently and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.Cool and divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedDivide the batter into 6 equal portions and keep aside.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it lightly using ¼ tsp of oil and spread a ladleful of the batter in a circular motion.Spread it evenly to make a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle.Cook using ¼ tsp oil till brown spots appear on both the sides.Place one portion of the stuffing mixture in the centre of the chila and fold it to make a semi-circle.Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 5 more stuffed chilas. Serve hot.