Moong Dal Paratha

 

INGREDIENTS         

1. 1 cup Moong dal(Green gram dal) (boiled and mashed)
2. 2 cups of Whole wheat flour(Atta)
3. 1/4 cup Mint leaves chopped(Pudina Patta)
4. 1 tsp of Ginger Garlic paste(Adrak Lahsun paste)
5. 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder(Haldi powder)
6. 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (Til seeds)
7. 1/4 tsp of Asafoetida(Hing)
8. 1 tsp  of Red chilly powder(Lal mirch powder)
9. Oil
10. Salt as per taste

METHOD

1. In a large mixing bowl, add mashed Moong dal, Mint leaves, Ginger Garlic paste, Turmeric powder, Sesame seeds, Asafoetida(Hing),Red chilly powder, Salt and mix well.

2.  Add Wheat flour, oil and knead the dough.
3. The dough will be kneaded with boiled Moong dal.
4. Knead it to form a smooth and soft dough.
5. No water is required while kneading, but if required add little water into it.
6. Rest it for 10 minutes.
7. Take a medium size ball from the dough. Roll it and flatten it.
8. Dust some Wheat flour and roll it into a thin circle like chapati.
9. Heat the tava on a medium flame. When tava is hot, place the paratha and cook it for a minute.
10. When tiny bubbles start to appear on it, flip and cook the other side of paratha by spreading oil over it.
11. Press it gently with spatula and flip it until golden brown spots appear on both sides.
12. Finally parathas are ready to serve with Raita or Pickle.