Mung Bean Sprout Chilla

"Chilla" is a type of pancake. It is a popular dish in North West India.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lka2DQZ9RZ8

• Difficulty: Difficult
• Category: Appetizers & Snacks, Breakfast, Vegetarian Recipes
• Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian

Ingredients

• 1 cup mung sprouts
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1/2 cup besan (chickpea flour)
• 2 green chillies
• 1 tsp. grated ginger
• 1 tsp. roasted cumin seeds
• a little water for making the batter (about 1/4 cup)
• some oil for shallow frying
• pinch of salt to taste
• pinch of black pepper pd. (optional)

Instructions

1. Grind mung sprouts, chopped green chillies, chopped ginger and salt to a smooth paste adding in just enough water to make a pancake like consistency.
2. Take out the contents into a large bowl and add in about 1/2 cup of besan to it. With the help of a whisk, mix everything well.
3. Add in the roasted cumin, ground pepper pd. and finely chopped spinach leaves. Add in a little more water if necessary. Let the batter rest for about 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Heat a griddle or a nonstick skillet and pour about 1/2 cup of the batter onto the pan in circular shape like making a dosa.
5. Cook about a minute or two, until the edges of the chilla start to leave the pan.
6. Drizzle some oil on the the sides with the help of a brush.
7. Now flip the chilla and cook on the other side until it is golden brown and done about 2 minutes.