Moong dal Chilas

Tortillas made out of moong dal

Ingredients

For the chilas:

2 cups moong ( yellow dal) dal

4 green chilies, chopped

A pinch asafoetida

Salt according to taste

Oil for cooking

For the stuffing:

2 boiled potatoes, cut into cubes

1 cup steamed green peas1 tsp. cumin seeds

2 green chilies, chopped

1 to 2 tablespoons amchur( Mango powder) powder

1 tbsp. oil

Serve with

Serve hot with green and sweet chutneys.

Method

1.For the chilas, soak the moong dal for at least 3 hours.
2.Add the green chilies and 1 cup of water and grind in a blender.
3.Add the asafetida and salt.
4.For the stuffing, heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds until they crackle.
5.Add the remaining ingredients and cook for a few minutes. Mash.
6.To proceed, spread a little moong dal mixture on a hot non stick frying pan about a size of a chapati/ tortilla.
7.Smear a little oil around the mixture and cook for a few seconds.
8.Turn over and cook the other side till light brown.
9.Put some stuffing in the center and fold.
10.Repeat for the remaining mixture.