Green Pea Besan Chila
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh green peas
- 1 small piece ginger
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1/2 cup besan
- salt to taste
- water as needed
- pinch of baking soda
Stuffing
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- some fresh coriander
- assorted chopped vegetables as desired
- small piece crumbled paneer
- 1 grated cheese cube
Preparation
Blend 2 cups of fresh green peas and add it to a bowl.
Mix in pounded small piece of ginger and 2-3 chilies, then add 1/2 cup besan, salt, and just enough water to make a smooth batter.
For the stuffing, combine finely chopped 1/4 cup bell pepper, 1 medium size onion, some coriander, and your favorite chopped vegetables such as carrot, cabbage, or beans.
For the stuffing, take a small piece of crumbled paneer and 1 cube grated cheese in a separate bowl.
Before making chila, add a pinch of baking soda into the batter.
Heat a tawa, brush with oil, spread the batter, add the stuffing on top, cook until golden brown on both sides, and serve with chutney, pickle, or chai.
