Moong Dal Paneer Chila: Breakfast Recipe

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A chila is a famous breakfast recipe from North-India. It is often called the vegetarian omelet due to its appearance which bears close resemblance to the normal omelet. But the taste of a chila is entirely different and the health benefits are numerous.

Chila is generally prepared with besan or chickpea flour. It is prepared in the same manner as a dosa. Here in this recipe we have added a twist by preparing it with moong dal which is rich in proteins. To enhance the taste further we have added paneer which makes this breakfast recipe a lip-smacking delight. You can experiment with the recipe by adding nutritious vegetables to it.

Check out the recipe for moong dal paneer chila.

Serves: 3-4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• Moong dal flour- 1cup
• Paneer- ½ cup (crumbled)
• Ginger-garlic paste- 1tsp
• Fruit salt- ½ tsp
• Chaat masala- 1tsp
• Hing (asafoetida)- a pinch
• Green chilli- 2 (chopped)
• Salt- as per taste
• Water- ½ cup
• Oil- 2tbsp

Procedure

1. Mix chaat masala and salt to the grated paneer. Keep it aside.
2. Take moong dal flour, green chilli, ginger-garlic paste, salt, hing, fruit salt in a bowl and prepare a thick batter with water like the dosa batter.
3. Heat a non-stick tawa and pour a laddle full of the batter on it.
4. Spread it evenly to make thin pan cakes.
5. Spread the paneer mixture like a topping over it.
6. Pour one teaspoon of oil around the chila. Fry it for about a minute on medium flame.
7. Now fold the chila from one side over the topping.
8. Once done, transfer it from the tawa to a serving plate.
9. Repeat the same procedure to make more chilas.

Your moong dal paneer chilas are ready to be served. Enjoy this dish with ketchup or mint chutney.