Paneer Stuffed Moong Dal Chilla | Breakfast Recipe

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 60 mins

Number of Servings: 4-5 persons

Ingredients

To Make Moong Dal Batter

Moong Dal- 1 Cup

Onion

Green Chili

Garlic

Ginger

Salt

Chili Powder

Water

To Make Paneer Filling

Paneer - 200 Gms

Oil - 2 Tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Onion - 1 No.Chopped

Green Chili - 1 No. Chopped

Salt - 1/2 Tsp

Turmeric Powder -1/4 Tsp

Kashmiri Chili Powder - 1 Tsp

Chaat Masala - 1/2 Tsp

Garam Masala - 1/2 Tsp

Juice Of 1/2 Lemon

Coriander Leaves

Method

1. Soak moong dal in three cups of water for about half an hour.

2. In a mixer jar combine the soaked dal, ginger, garlic, onion, green chillies, salt and red chilli powder.

3. Blend to a smooth batter.When done transfer to a mixing bowl. Keep aside.

4. Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes till the onion is translucent.

5. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes till soft

6. Add the paneer, turmeric, chilli and garam masala powders and mix well.

7. Cook for 3 minutes. Keep Aside.

8. Heat a pan, when hot, pour a ladle full of batter in the centre of the pan and spread batter from the centre outwards using a circular motion till you have a thin pancake

9. Drizzle a little oil over the edges and cook on medium heat until the underside is done and the edges leave the pan.

10. Spoon some of the paneer mixture down the centre of the chilla.

11. Fold the edges over. Cook for another minute or so. Transfer to a plate and serve hot with a chutney of your choice.