Directions
Lauki Paneer Ka Chilla
Prep time – 20 mins
Cooking time – 15 mins
Serves – 4 (8nos)
Ingredients
Besan (बेसन) – 2 cups/ 200 gms
Suji (सूजी) – 4 tbsp/ 50 gms
Salt (नमक) – to taste
Chilli Powder (लाल मिर्च पाउडर) – 1½ tsp
Turmeric (हल्दी) – ¾ tsp
Cumin Powder (जीरा पाउडर) – ½ tsp
Chaat Masala (चाट मसाला) – 2 tsp
Kasoori Methi Powder (कसूरी मेथी पाउडर) – a pinch
Ajwain (अजवाइन) – a pinch
Water (पानी) – 1¼ cup / 300 ml
Lauki, diced (लौकी) – 1 cup/ 150 gms
Water (पानी) – ¼ cup/ 60 ml
Green Chilli, chopped (हरि मिर्च) – 1-2 nos
Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 2 tsp
For Paneer Stuffing
Oil (तेल) – 3 tbsp
Cumin (जीरा) – 1 tsp
Green Chilli, chopped (हरि मिर्च) – 1 no
Ginger, chopped (अदरक) – 1 tsp
Green Peas, boiled (हरा मटर) – ¾ cup
Carrots, grated (गाजर) – 1 cup
Salt (नमक) – to taste
Pepper Powder (काली मिर्च पाउडर) – ½ tsp
Chaat Masala (चाट मसाला) – 1 tsp
Paneer, grated (पनीर) – 250 gms
Coriander, chopped (ताज़ा धनिया) – handful
Oil (तेल) – for drizzling
Mint chutney, and tamarind chutney are to be kept ready.
Steps
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To prepare Lauki Paneer Ka Chilla, first, make the batter by mixing besan, suji, salt, chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, chaat masala, kasoori methi powder, ajwain, and water. Let it rest for 15 minutes. In a blender, add diced lauki with some water, then add chopped green chilli and ginger. Blend it to a smooth paste. Mix the lauki with the prepared batter. |
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For the filling, heat oil, add cumin, chopped green chilli, and ginger. Stir in boiled green peas, grated carrots, salt, pepper powder, chaat masala, grated paneer, and chopped coriander. On a hot griddle, pour a ladle of batter and spread it. Place the paneer stuffing on one side and fold the chilla. |
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Drizzle oil and cook until both sides are golden brown. Serve the Lauki Paneer Ka Chilla hot with chutney or ketchup. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious meal! |
