Tofu Chila ( Eat Well Stay Well Recipes )

by Tarla Dalal

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Tofu chila, apart from energy, the brain requires a constant supply of oxygen and other nutrients to function well. Iron and protein are required for the formation of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to brain. Calcium is required for the transmission of impulses or messages to and fro. Hence, a recipe like this provides all of it. As it contains tofu and sprouts.

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Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 6 chilas
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Ingredients

To Be Mixed Together Into A Batter
1/2 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1/2 cup moong (whole green gram) sprouts, coarsely ground
2 tbsp besan (Bengal gram flour)
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1/4 cup of water
salt to taste

For The Stuffing
1 tsp oil
1/4 cup grated onions
1/3 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped tofu
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
1/4 tsp oil for greasing
1 1/2 tsp oil for cooking

Method
For the stuffing

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the tomatoes, tofu, coriander, green chilies and salt, toss gently and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Cool and divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Divide the batter into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), grease it lightly using ¼ tsp of oil and spread a ladleful of the batter in a circular motion.
Spread it evenly to make a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle.
Cook using ¼ tsp oil till brown spots appear on both the sides.
Place one portion of the stuffing mixture in the centre of the chila and fold it to make a semi-circle.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 5 more stuffed chilas. Serve hot.

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