The secret lies in the filling which starts with cooked chana dal (Bengal gram), giving every bite a deliciously heart texture. Also gives an extra nutrition.
Ingredients You'll Need
1/2 cup raw chana dal
1 cup water
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, chopped
1/4 tsp dried mango powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt
2 cups wheat flour
1 tsp carom seeds
Ghee
Soak and Cook
Soak the raw chana dal for a few hours then cook with water until tender.
Make the Filling
Mix cooked chana dal with onion, green chilies, and spices in a bowl.
Stuff the dough
Place a spoonful of chana dal filling in the center of dough and seal it carefully.
Roll the dough
Gently roll the stuffed dough with dusting some flour on it into a round shape.
Cook the paratha
Cook the rolled paratha on hot tawa with ghee until both sides are beautifully golden.
Serving
Serve the paratha hot and fresh with tamarind chutney and a cup of hot tea.