Stuffed Moong Dal Cheela

Wholesome moong dal pancakes topped with paneer and spices. Serve it for breakfast or as starters for parties.

Preparation Time: 10 mins                            Cooking Time: 5 mins

Serve: 4



Ingredients

For Cheela:

• 2 bowls of moong dal (split yellow gram), soaked overnight


• 1 pinch of asafoetida (hing)


• salt to taste


• chilli powder to taste

For stuffing :

• 1/2 " paneer (cottagte cheese) cubes


• 1 onion, finely sliced


• finely chopped mushrooms (khumbh)


• finely chopped carrots


• finely chopped green chillies


• 1 tsp tomato puree

Spices :

• salt to taste


• 1 pinch of cumin seeds (jeera)


• turmeric powder (haldi)


• coriander (dhania) powder


• chilli powder


• 1 tbsp oil


• fresh coriander (dhania) leaves

Method

Preparing cheela batter :

1. Grind soaked moong dal to a fine paste . it will be green in color , if you dont want green


2. Wash daal thoroughly in the morning and remove the chilka by mincing .


3. Add salt , chilli powder, asafoetida. keep it aside

For the filling:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and onions .


2. Fry till golden brown . add all the spices , then add puree .


3. Fry till oil separates . add mushrooms and carrots .


4. Cook for just 1 or 2 mins (don''t overcook the vegetables).


5. Add paneer and softly mix it .


6. Finely add fresh coriander and garam masala.

Cooking cheela :

1. On a non-stick skillet just add few drops of oil and spread the batter smoothly like a dosa (not too big).


2. Let it cook and then flip the side . when both sides are done , put 1 table spoon of filling and wrap the cheela .


3. Serve with imli and mint chutney.