Vegetable Chillas

Ingredients:
1/4 cup wheat flour
3 tbsp gram flour
2 tbsp rice flour
1 tsp. semolina
1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped finely
1/2 tsp mint powder or 4-5 mint leaves, chopped finely
1 tbsp. spinach chopped (optional)
1 tsp. paneer or cheese grated
1 tbsp. minced mixed vegetables: beans, peas, cabbage, bottlegourd, etc.
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp oil
2 green chillies, chopped finely
1/2 tsp red chilli
1 tbsp oil
1/8 tsp baking soda
salt to taste
oil for shallow frying

Method:

1. Vegetables should be minced very fine, in a electrical chopper.
2. Grind spinach to a paste, adding chillies if desired.
3. Mix all ingredients except oil and cheese, and make a thick batter.
4. Heat a heavy dosa tawa or griddle, and put a ladleful of batter in centre.
5. Spread out like a pancake.
6. Allow one side to brown a bit, flip sides, and drizzle a 1/2 tsp. oil over it.
7. Cook till even browned and golden on both sides.
8. Garnish with grated paneer or cheese
9. Serve hot with tamarind chutney or green chutney, as desired.

Note: A complete Jain Recipe

Making time: 40 Minutes
Makes for: 4
Shelf life: Best fresh