High Protein Moongdal Chilas
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 50 mins
A chila is a pancake unique to the desert province of Rajasthan.
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups moong dal (split green gram) with skin
  • 4 green chillies, chopped
  • a pinch asafoetida (hing)
  • salt to taste
  • oil for cooking
  • For the stuffing
  • 2 boiled potatoes, cut into cubes
  • ¾ cup steamed green peas
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 2 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 to 2 tbsp dried mango powder
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • salt to taste
  • For Serving
  • Green Chutney
  • Sweet Chutney
Instructions
  1. For the chilas, soak the moong dal for at least 3 hours.
  2. Add the green chillies and 1 teacup of water and grind in a blender.
  3. Add the asafoetida and salt.
  4. For the stuffing, heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds until they crackle.
  5. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for a few minutes. Mash.
  6. To proceed, spread a little moong dal mixture on a hot frying pan (preferably non-stick) of about 125 mm. diameter. Smear a little oil around the mixture and cook for a few seconds. Turn over and cook the other side till light brown.
  7. Put some stuffing in the centre. Fold.
  8. Repeat for the remaining mixture.
  9. Serve hot with green and sweet chutneys.
Notes
Goodness Guide :
A rich source of carbohydrates for energy and Vitamin B1 and protein that repair the body tissue.
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/break-fast/high-protein-moongdal-chilas-7315.html