Monday, January 14, 2013

Onion Paratha ( Pyaz ke Parathe )

Indian flat bread stuffed with spiced onion mix.


Ingredients :


For Dough: 

  • Whole Wheat Flour - 1 cup
  • Salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Oil - 1 tsp
  • Water - as needed to knead the dough 
For Filling: 

  • Chopped Onions - 1 cup
  • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
  • Coriander-Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
  • Amchoor ( Dry Mango Powder ) - 1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp ( or replace it with finely chopped green onions )
  • Chopped Cilantro - 2tbsp

Directions:

  • Mix all the ingredients of the filling together. The filling is ready . Keep aside.


  • In a mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients for dough and knead to make a soft dough. 
  • Cover and keep aside, let it rest for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Make lemon sized balls of the dough and divide the onion mix into same number of portions as the number of balls.
  • Roll the dough ball into 3-inch diameter circles. Place one portion of onion mix in the center. Seal by pulling the edges of the rolled dough together to make a ball. Make similar balls with the remaining dough and paneer mix. Keep aside.
  • Now, heat the tawa or the skillet on medium-high .
  • Take one ball and roll it into dry aata ( wheat flour ) so that the ball is coated from all the sides. 
  • Start rolling it slowly into a 6-inch diameter circle. sprinkle some dry aata while rolling so that it does not stick to the rolling pin. 
  • Place the paratha over the hot skillet. Let it cook for about half a minute and flip it over. You will find small brown dots on the surface.
  • After about 15-20 seconds sprinkle a few drops of ghee or oil on the surface and flip it over again. Sprinkle few drops of ghee or oil on this side as well.
  • Gently press the paratha all over with the help of a spatula. 

  • Take the paratha off the tawa when both the sides turn golden brown.
  • Serve them hot with your favourite raita  or even plain curds and aachar or chutney 

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