Paneer Moong Dal Chilla/Cheela Recipe
Learn how to make Delhi-style paneer moong dal chilla/cheela recipe at home. If you love street food, then you should definitely give this recipe a try. This chilla is made with yellow moong dal, paneer and some veggies.
Ingredients
For the batter:
- ½ cup yellow moong dal
- 1 green chilli
- ½ inch ginger
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 tbsp water
For the filling:
- 50 g paneer grated
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- ¼ cup chopped capsicum
- ¼ cup grated carrot
- Salt to taste
Other ingredients:
- Oil
- Chaat masala powder as per liking
- Tomato ketchup and green chutney
Instructions
- Rinse the dal with water, 2-3 times or until the water is clear.
- Soak the dal in water for 3-4 hours.
- Grind the soaked dal, green chilli, ginger, salt and water. Make a smooth and thick paste.
- In a bowl, add paneer, onion, capsicum, carrot and salt. Mix well.
- Heat a non-stick tawa over a high flame/temperature. Brush oil.
- Lower the flame to medium. Add 1 ladle batter and spread it.
- Add the filling and spread it. Drizzle oil over the top.
- Cover it and cook until it is golden and crisp.
- Uncover and flip. Cook until it is golden in colour.
- Flip again. Sprinkle chaat masala powder. Fold.
- Serve it hot with tomato ketchup and green chutney.