Oats Chilla Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Cup yellow moong dal
• 1/2 Cup instant oats or whole oats
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek (methi) seeds
• 1 green chilli
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped ginger
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) powder
• 1/4 Cup cooking oil
• 1 Cup finely chopped onion
• 1 Cup finely chopped tomato
• 1/4 Cup finely chopped coriander

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare Batter: ---

2. 2

   To prepare the Oats Moong Dal Chilla, first make powder of oats in mixer. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   Wash and soak yellow moong dal and fenugreek seeds in water for 4 - 5 hours. After soaking, drain the water from the yellow moong dal.

4. 4

   In the mixer, grind the soaked moong dal to a fine paste along with green chili, ginger using 1/4 cup water. Make sure not to use more than 1/4 Cup of water.

5. 5

   In a mixing bowl combine together powdered oats, moong dal paste, spices, and salt. Whisk to make a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter will be similar to the consistency of a dosa batter or pancake batter.

6. 6

   --- Prepare Chilla (Pancake): ---

7. 7

   Once batter is ready, heat a non stick pan over medium heat. Grease the pan with a teaspoon or so of cooking oil.

8. 8

   Pour a ladle full of batter on the pan and spread it in a circular motion to form a pancake style chilla. Sprinkle chopped onion, tomato, coriander on the chilla.

9. 9

   Drizzle little oil around the chilla, cook it until you notice the edges are getting brown and leaving the pan easily. Flip and cook on the other side for a few seconds

10. 10

    Once Oats Moong Dal Chilla is crisp on both sides, transfer it to a plate and proceed to make the chillas with the remaining batter.

11. 11

    Serve the Oats Moong Dal Chilla with green chutney/pickle for the wholesome breakfast or lunch.