Cook's Hideout: Chhattisgarh -- Chila (Rice flour Crepes) & Katte Masoor Dal

April 05, 2014

Chhattisgarh -- Chila (Rice flour Crepes) & Katte Masoor Dal

Blogging Marathon# 39 - Indian States: Day 5
State: Chhattisgarh
Dish: Chila (Rice flour Crepes) & Katte Masoor Dal

Chhattisgarh is a state in Central India. This state was formed in 2000 by partitioning Chattisgarh speaking districts from southeastern Madya Pradesh. It is the source of elecrticity and steel for India. Chattisgarh accounts for 15% of the total steel produced in India. It is one of the fastest growing states in India.

Cuisine: Chattisgarh is known as the Rice bowl of India and has a very rich food culture. The food is classified into tribal & non-tribal cuisines. The tribes of Chhattisgarh primarily add the various types of fruits that are commonly found in the forest areas of Chhattisgarh.
Staple Food: Rice, wheat, jowar & maize
Specialties: Most of the traditional dishes are made of rice or rice flour, curd and green leafy vegetables. fara/muthiya (rice rolls in white sauce), angakar roti, chousera roti (rice puri's). state. Petha and rakhia badi are the two popular delectables of the tribes of Chhattisgarh.
Chhattisgarh -- Chila (Rice flour Crepes)

Today's Dish(es): I picked 2 relatively simple dishes from Chhattisgarh. Being the rice bowl of India, I thought making something with rice or rice flour would be apt, so I made these Chilas made with rice flour. I paired the chilas with a tangy dal dish, Katte Masoor dal.
Chhattisgarh -- Katte Masoor Dal

Chhattisgarh -- Chila (Rice flour Crepes)
Chilas (Rice flour Crepes):
Recipe adapted from here:
Ingredients:
Rice flour - 2cups
Salt - to taste

Method:
  • Combine rice flour and salt; add 2~3 cups of water to form a smooth, pourable batter. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a nonstick griddle, pour a ladle of batter, cover the pan and cook for 2 minutes on medium-low flame. Bubbles should form on the top and the top should feel dry to touch.
  • Carefully flip the chila and cook for 1~2 minutes on the second side. Serve hot with green chutney and curry of choice.
Chhattisgarh -- Chila (Rice flour Crepes) & Katte Masoor Dal
Katte Masoor Dal:
Recipe adapted from here:
Ingredients:
Whole Masoor dal - 1cup
Onion - 1 medium, chopped
Tomatoes - 2 medium, finely chopped
Ginger+garlic paste - 1tsp
Yogurt - ¾cup, whisked
Red chili powder - 1tsp
Ground Coriander - 1tsp
Turmeric - ½tsp
Garam Masala - ½tsp
Cumin seeds - 1tsp
Salt - to taste

Method:

  • Soak masoor dal for 30 minutes. Pressure cook dal until tender.
  • Heat 1tbsp oil in a saute pan; add the cumin seeds and once they start to splutter, add the onions and cook until they turn translucent. Add turmeric and ginger+garlic paste, cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook covered until they turn mushy.
  • Add the red chili powder, ground coriander and salt. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
  • Next add the cooked masoor dal along with 1 cup of water. Simmer for 5~7 minutes. 
  • Stir in whisked yogurt and garam masala. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Add more water if the curry looks too thick.
  • Serve with chilas or with steamed rice.
Chhattisgarh -- Katte Masoor Dal


Lets check out what my fellow marathoners have cooked today for BM# 39.




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22 comments:

  1. Woow these are stunning clicks..So easy and simple to prepare..

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  2. I love those chilas. And I am sure they would have tasted great with the katte masoor dhal :)

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  3. Wow rice crepes sounds different and that katte masoor dal looks comforting and filling.

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  4. We match again! Same pinch on the chila. Chila and katte masoor dal looks like a nice combination. Even made the chila from the site. :)

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  5. Wonderful combo,the chila has come out perfect and katte masoor dhal looks so yummy..

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  6. Interesting combo ! Very tempting ones too, Pavani.

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  7. The cheelas look so attractive..trust me and pairing them with masoor is such a unique combo...lovely clicks ...feels as though I am enjoying a meal on the table itself.

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  8. Nice combo! Both dishes turned out great.

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  9. Awesome combo there ! The crepes look so inviting !

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  10. mouthwatering recipes, simple yet flavorful

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  11. nice combination. looks perfect

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  12. Looks like a delicious combination. Awesome snaps Pavani...

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  13. Wow Pavani this is stunning awesome and delicious. love the pics and the flavours!

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  14. crepes are looking so beautifully made!!! delicious combo

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  15. Such a simple dish yet so tasty! Love the clicks :)

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  16. never before cooked with the whole masoor - looks good

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  17. Delicious combo pavani. Love those lacey crepes and this khatta dal must go well with the crepes.

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  18. Yummy combination of dishes..

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  19. Such delicious looking chilas and dal...for a moment I thought those werechana..very nicely made Pavani...

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  20. The combo looks delicious. We happen to add chili powder to these dosas so that a side dish is not needed.

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  21. chila looks so soft and delicious with that dal...

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