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, bottle gourd etc.)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp oil
• 2 green chillies, chopped finely
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• Salt to taste
• Oil for shallow frying

How to Make Veggie Childa

• Mince vegetables very finely in an electrical chopper.
• Grind spinach to a paste, adding chillies if desired.
• Mix all ingredients except oil and cheese and make a thick batter.
• Heat a heavy dosa tawa or griddle and put a ladleful of batter in centre.
• Spread out like a pancake.
• Allow one side to brown a bit, flip sides and drizzle 1/2 tsp oil over it.
• Cook till evenly browned and golden on both sides.
• Garnish with grated paneer or cheese.
• Serve hot with tamarind chutney or green chutney, as desired.