High Protein Moongdal Chilas
- For the chilas
- 2 teacups moong dal with skin
- 4 green chillies, chopped
- a pinch asafoetida
- salt to taste
- oil for cooking
- For the stuffing
- 2 boiled(?) raw bananas, cut into cubes
- 1 teacup steamed green peas
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 green chillies, chopped
- 1 to 2 tablespoons amchur powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
- Method
- 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.
chilas, skin, green chillies, asafoetida, salt, oil, stuffing, bananas, green peas, cumin seeds, green chillies, amchur powder, oil, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/high-protein-moongdal-chilas-50050781 (may not work)