Dal Paratha

How to Prepare

1. Cook the dal in a pressure cooker with 3 cups of water, turmeric, and salt for 3 whistles or until soft. Mash it lightly after cooking.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt, and 2 tbsp of oil. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add chopped onions, green chilies, and ginger. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
4. Add mashed dal, garam masala, coriander powder, red chili powder, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool.
5. Divide the dough into 20 equal portions. Roll out one portion into a small circle, place 1-2 tbsp of dal stuffing in the center, and seal the edges by bringing them together.
6. Roll out the stuffed dough ball gently into a flat circle, ensuring the stuffing doesn’t come out.
7. Heat a tawa over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on it and cook for 1-2 minutes. Flip and apply 1 tsp of ghee or oil on the cooked side.
8. Flip again, apply ghee on the other side, and cook until both sides are golden brown and crisp.
9. Repeat the process for the remaining dough and stuffing. Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, or curry.