Monday, September 5, 2011

Stuffed Paratha

3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 tsp Salt
3 tsp Ghee (Melted unsalted butter)
Water for Kneading
1/2 tsp for Frying



For stuffing:

4 - 5 medium potatoes,
1 tsp cumin seeds,
1 tsp ground coriander powder
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
1 chopped onion
1 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste

Mix whole wheat flour, salt, ghee with enough water to make a smooth dough. Keep aside.

Boil the potatoes and mash. Fry onions, cumin seeds. Add coriander powder, salt, coriander leaves and lemon juice. Keep aside. Divide dough and the potato filling into 12 equal balls. Make a flat circle of about 5" and place a potato filling in the center (of this 5 " wheat dough ball). Bring the sides of the dough over the following and close it. Press lightly and roll the paratha with the rolling pin carefully. repeat the same with the rest of the dough. Heat the griddle or the fry pan over medium heat. Place the stuffed paratha on the pan and cook till it is golden brown. Repeat the same pattern of frying for the rest parathas. Serve with Tomato chutney or any other chutney. 

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