Moong dal chilla

 

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Ingredients: 2 cups of moong dal/ green lentils washed and soaked at least an hour before, 1 garlic clove, 2-3 green chillies, 2 cubes of ginger approx 1cm each, 1 tsp asafoetida, 12-15 curry leaves, 2 tbsp. grated paneer/ cheese (optional),  salt to taste. 1/2 tbsp oil

Recipe:

1. Drain off the excess water in soaked moong dal and add it to a mixer pot. Add chillies, garlic, ginger and curry leaves to this and grind to a thick paste.

2. Transfer it to a bowl and add about 1 tbsp water to make a consistent paste. If it is still very thick,  then add little more water and stir well. Repeat till you get a consistent batter. It should be thick not thin.

3. Add asafoetida and salt to taste. Mix it well.

4. Heat a pan on medium flame and sprinkle a few drops of oil on it. With the help of table spoon or small ladle, pour portions of batter to accommodate 2-3 chillas in one go. Spread the batter immediately. Sprinkle a few drops of oil on each of chilla top and turn over after a minute. Repeat the process till chillas get cooked properly. If you are using paneer or cheese, then place it at the centre and fold the chilla.

5. Garnish with coriander and serve it hot with tomato ketchup or chutney..