Green peas is a great source of plant protein. Combined with oats, it makes a nutritious meal. I made delicious chila/adai/pancake using soaked rolled oats and boiled sweet green peas, combined with aromatic spices and shallots for dinner tonight. It was an awesome meal.
Ingredients for 8 Chila (4 servings):
2 Cups quick old fashioned rolled oats
2 Cups fresh or frozen green peas
1 inch fresh ginger, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
2 teaspoons roasted cumin powder
1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2-3 shallots, diced (about 1/2 cup)
1-2 green chili, chopped
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
salt to taste
ghee for making chila
peanut oil for making chila
Method:
1. Soak oats in water for about 20 minutes.
2. While the oats is soaking, boil green peas in a saucepan, until soft. Drain the water. Place the peas in a blender. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, ajwain, ground black pepper and cumin. Blend to a coarse paste without adding water. Keep aside.
3. Wash and rinse soaked oats a couple times. Drain the water. Place in a large bowl.
4. Place oats in a large bowl. Add blended peas to it. Add salt as required.
5. Mash both with fingers to combine and make a smooth dough. Do not add any water.
6. Add chopped shallots, green chili and cilantro to the dough. Gently mix everything to combine.
7. Divide dough into 8 equal portions. Heat a griddle. spread 1 teaspoon oil. Place 1 portion of oats dough on the hot griddle. Wet you fingers in water and pat dough into a thin round chila.
8. Spread 1 teaspoon ghee on the chila. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
9. Gently flip chia over and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes, until both sides are cooked.
10. Gently transfer to a plate.
11. Repeat process with remaining dough. Serve hot with pickle or milagai podi or plain yogurt. My husband likes to eat this chila with brown sugar (gud/vellam).
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