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Moong Dal Chilas


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A north Indian chaat snack.

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Makes 40 chilas.
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Ingredients

Method

    For the stuffing
    1. Mash the potatoes coarsely or cut into very small pieces.
    2. Heat the ghee in a vessel, add the cumin seeds and onion and fry for at least 3 minutes.
    3. Add the green chillies and fry again for 1 minute.
    4. Add the potatoes, coriander, chilli and amchur powders and salt. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
    5. Cool the mixture.

    For the chilas
    1. Soak the dal overnight for at least 3 to 4 hours.
    2. Grind the soaked dal with the green chillies and curds.
    3. Add the gram flour, asafoetida, baking powder and salt and mix well.

    How to proceed
    1. Heat a non-stick tava and spread a little of the moong dal mixture so that there are 6 to 8 rounds on the table.
    2. Spread a litle stuffing on each round and smear a little oil on the sides.
    3. Turn upside down and cook again for a few minutes.
    4. Repeat with the remaining mixture and stuffing.

    Tips
    1. Serve hot with mint chutney or sweet red chutney.
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