Sunday Breakfast for us, growing up was very often stuffed Parathas – all kinds of stuffing, Green Peas being one of them! There was a certain comfort and relaxed aura to it that still brings back some wonderful memories. As mothers now, it is a great way to repackage the vegetables and feed our children and also the ease of making Stuffed parathas is great – your Carbs and Veges all together – just serve with some Yogurt or Raita and it’s a full meal. Thanks Soumya, for the recipe and for reminding us of our childhood once again.
Not just for brunches and picnics now, give me Parathas anytime of the day…
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 5 min each
Makes – approx 8 or 9
Ingredients:
For the Stuffing:
Green Peas – 1 1/2 cup (12oz pkt) (fresh or frozen)
Green chilli – to taste
Garlic – 1 tbsp, minced
Cilantro chopped – 10 sprigs, approx
Salt – as per taste
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
For the Dough:
Whole Wheat Flour – 1.5 cup
Oil – 3 tsp
Salt – ¼ tsp
Warm water – 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp
Wheat Flour for dusting
Oil for pan-frying
Method:
1. If you are using frozen Green Peas, defrost and rinse them well.
2. Add Green Peas to a Food Processor and add in Garlic, Cilantro, Green Chillies and Salt.
3. Pulse and blend. Careful not to make it into a paste.
4. In a skillet, heat Ghee on medium heat.
5. Add in the Cumin Seeds, allow them to sizzle.
6. Add in the Green Peas mixture.
7. Incorporate well and cook for just about 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.
9. Meanwhile work on making the dough.
10. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt well.
11. Add oil and mix again to incorporate the oil into the flour.
12. Slowly add warm water and knead to form a dough.
13. Shape dough into a ball and rub a few drops of oil on it to coat.
14. Cover and let it stand for atleast 15 minutes.
15. Start heating a tawa before starting to roll the parathas.
16. Divide the Green Peas Mixture and the Dough into equal number of parts (makes approx 8-9).
17. Roll each ball in your palms and press into a flat circle.
18. Dip a flattened ball into the dry flour and coat it on all sides.
19. Using a rolling pin, roll out each ball into a flat disc – similar to a tortilla- approz 4″ in diameter.
20. Place a Green Peas Mixture ball into the center of the disc.
21. Lift the sides and bring them the the center, covering the ball of stuffing.
22. Pinch and twist off the excess.
23. Once again, press and flatten the ball and dip in the dry flour and coat flour on all sides.
24. Roll once again, seam-side down,gently, and roll. Dip in dry flour if needed.
25. Place the rolled Paratha on the skillet.
26. When the dough changes color, flip the Paratha over.
27. After about 10-15 seconds, smear the Paratha with a little oil and flip over.
28. With a spatula, press the Paratha a little and smear the other side with a little oil.
29. Once you see golden spots on the Paratha, flip over again, press a bit again till cooked.
30. Serve hot right away or place in a Casserole dish till ready to serve.
