Besan chilla batter preparation
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firstly, prepare the besan chilla batter by taking 1 cup besan, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp ajwain and ½ tsp salt.
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add ½ cup water and mix using a whisk.
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whisk until there are no lumps.
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further, add ¼ cup water and whisk again to a smooth silky consistency batter. cover and rest for 20 minutes.
Paneer stuffing preparation
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 1 tsp ginger paste. i have made this as no onion – no garlic recipe.
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add ¼ cup carrot, ¼ cup cabbage, ¼ cup capsicum, ¼ cup sweet corn, ¼ cup beans and ½ tomato.
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saute for 2 minutes or until vegetables are cooked yet retain their shape.
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further add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp pepper, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp garam masala.
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saute for a minute or until the spices turn aromatic.
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additionally add 1 cup paneer, 2 tbsp coriander and saute for a minute.
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finally, paneer stuffing is ready. keep aside.
Paneer chilla preparation
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firstly, mix the batter again and take a ladleful of batter.
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pour the batter on hot tawa. spread gently making sure the chilla is slightly thick.
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spread a tsp of oil around the corners.
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allow to cook on low to medium flame for a minute or until the bottom is cooked completely.
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now flip gently without breaking the chilla.
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press gently, making sure the chilla is cooked from both sides.
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now spread 2 tbsp of prepared paneer stuffing on half of the chilla.
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fold half and roast slightly crisp.
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finally, enjoy paneer chilla with green chutney and tamarind chutney.
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Notes
- firstly, the paneer stuffing can be stuffed in between moong dal chilla as well.
- also, add vegetables of your choice to make it more nutritious and tasty.
- additionally, whisk the batter well else there are chances for lumps to be present.
- finally, paneer chilla recipe tastes great when the stuffing is spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-chilla-recipe-paneer-cheela/