Stuffed Chilas

Stuffed Chilas

Chilas are pancakes that are unique to the desert province of Rajasthan. This recipe is of gram flour chilas stuffed with cubes of paneer,green peas and tangy tomatoes, tossed together with a dash of chilli and cumin seeds. At home, we often make besan chilas with onions, tomatoes, coriander and chillies. This recipe however transforms the same old chila into a delightful chaat for your family and friends.

Ingredients 

For the chilas
1 cup Bengal gram flour (besan)
a pinch asafoetida (hing)
1 tablespoon oil
salt to taste
oil for cooking

 

For the stuffing
2 cups paneer (cottage cheese), cubed
1 cup green peas, boiled
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 green chilli, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1 teaspoon chaat masala
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 tablespoon butter
salt to taste

Other ingredients
1/4 cup green chutney
 

 

Method

1. Mix the gram flour, asafoetida, salt and 1 tablespoon of oil into a thin batter, using enough water.2. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and grease it with oil.
3. Pour a ladleful of the mixture on the tava and spread it evenly to make a thin pancake.
4. Cook both sides on a medium flame using a little oil to cook. Take care to see that it does not brown.
5. Repeat for the remaining batter to make 12 chilas. Keep aside.
 

For the stuffing mixture1. Heat the butter and add the green chilli and cumin seeds.
2. Add the tomatoes and saut for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the paneer, peas, chaat masala and salt and saut for a few more minutes.
4. Top with the chopped coriander, divide into 12 portions and keep aside.
 

How to proceed 

1. Place one portion of the stuffing mixture on a chila and fold it to make a semi circle.
2. Top with green chutney and serve hot.

Makes 12 chilas.

Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.