Thursday, January 8, 2009

MOONG DAL CHILAS

INGREDIENTS:
For the chilas-
2Tea cups moong dal with skin
4Green chillies chopped
A pinch asafoetida
Salt to taste
Oil for cooking

For the stuffing-
2Boiled potatoes,cut into cubes
1Teacup steamed green peas
1tsp Cumin seeds
2Green chillies chopped
2tsp Amchur powder
1tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

For serving-
  1. Green chutney
  2. Sweet chutney

METHOD:

  1. For making chilas,soak the moong dal for atleast 3hrs.
  2. Add green chillies to the moong dal and a tea cup of water and grind well in a blender.
  3. Add the asafoetida and salt.
  4. For the stuffing, heat the oil,fry the cumin seeds until they crackle.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for a few minutes.Mash the potatoes before adding.
  6. To proceed,spread a little moong dal mixture on a hot tava(preferably Non-stick of about 125mm diameter)
  7. Smear a little oil around the mixture and cook for a few seconds.Turn over and cook the other side till light brown.
  8. Put some stuffing in the centre and fold.
  9. Repeat for the remaining mixture.
  10. Serve hot with green and sweet chutneys.

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