Never heard of this dish, but it looks very South Indian. They do appear very similar, perhaps just a North Indian style vs South Indian style thing. I must admit, I cook mostly South Indian foods because they are so full of flavor, but there are certain North Indian dishes that are irresistible even if mildly flavored. I also think North Indian foods are a little more kid-friendly.
Great, I am staring at the above photo having not eaten breakfast yet, need to solve this problem ASAP!