Moong Dal Cheela (Paneer-Stuffed)

Method

1. 1

   Soak 1.5 cups yellow moong dal 3 hrs. Drain and grind with green chili, ginger and ¾ cup water to a smooth pourable batter.

2. 2

   Stir in chopped onion, coriander, ½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp hing and salt.

3. 3

   Filling: crumble 200 g paneer with chopped onion, capsicum, ½ tsp chaat masala, ½ tsp red chili, salt and coriander.

4. 4

   Heat a tawa, brush with oil. Pour a ladle of batter and spread thin like a dosa.

5. 5

   Drizzle ½ tsp oil; once set, scatter paneer filling on one half.

6. 6

   Cook 1 min, fold over and serve hot with green chutney.

Adapted from Nisha Madhulika – Moong Dal Cheela