Stuffed Chatamari

== Description ==
This is an excellent savory appetizer made of rice pancakes and stuffed with or without vegetarian or non-vegetarian mixture. Original recipe does not normally call for soaked Lentils, but the addition thatof takes this preparation to another level
== Ingredients ==
For Pancake
* 2 	cups long-grain rice
* 1 	cup black dal
* 1 	tablespoon toasted cumin seeds
*	salt
* 1 	cup water (more as required)
*	clarified butter
For Stuffing
* 1/2 lb minced Chicken (Lamb can be used)
* 1 	cup paneer cheese, crushed
* 1 	cup finely chopped scallions
* 1 	teaspoon garlic, minced
* 1 	teaspoon ginger, minced
* 2 	fresh chile peppers, minced
* 1/2 	cup fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
* salt and pepper, to taste
* 2 	tablespoons cooking oil
== Directions ==
# For rice crepes, soak rice and black dal in water overnight.
# Rinse the soaked rice and Lentils mixture thoroughly.
# In a blender, combine the mixture with water to form a smooth batter-like paste.
# Pour into a large mixing bowl; add toasted cumin seeds and salt to taste; mix thoroughly.
# You may need to add more water if necessary to achieve the consistency similar to crepe mixture.
# Let the batter rest for at least six hours.
# To prepare rice crepes, in a non-stick frying pan heat a tablespoon of clarified butter over medium-low heat.
# Pour in some batter and spread out into a paper-thin crepe.
# Cook until the bottom has crisped up; turn over and cook the other side.
# Remove the cooked crepe and reserve in a container with tight lid.
# Repeat with the remaining batter.
# For stuffing, heat oil in a non-stick sauté pan; fry garlic and ginger until light brown.
# Put in minced meat, salt and pepper.
# Brown the meat and add minced chilies, chopped tomatoes, crushed Cheese and chopped scallion.
# Stir in for a few of minutes in low heat until all ingredients are cooked.
# Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
# Reserve in a large plate to cool.
# On a large plate, put a rice crepe and brush on lightly with some clarified butter.
# Place one and half tablespoons of stuffing mixture in the middle of the crepe and spread out across the middle.
# Fold one edge over the mixture and roll up.
# Repeat with the other pancakes.
# Arrange them in a large plate, topped with achar to serve.
Category:Cheese Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
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Category:Dal Recipes
Category:Lamb Recipes
Category:Lentil Recipes
Category:Long-grain rice Recipes