Directions: |
Directions:1. In an electric mixer, mix wheat flour, oil and salt.
2 Add water slowly, a little at a time, kneading well to make a soft but pliable dough. You may or may not need all the water.
3. Make a round dough and grease the surface with about 1 tsp. of oil
4. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and set aside for about 30 minutes for the dough to rest.
5. Boil potatoes with a ¼ tsp. of salt. When the potatoes have cooled , peel the skins.
6. In a medium bowl, mash the potatoes . Add ginger and garlic, green chili paste, salt, coriander powder, paprika, onions and fresh cilantro. Taste for salt and spiciness.
7. Prepare small round balls of potato mixture for the stuffing.
7. Divide the dough into six to eight equal portions. .
8 Using a rolling pin flat the dough to about 4" - 5" .
9 .Place the stuffing in the center of the dough and pull the edges over the top of the filling. Pinch to make a tight seal and squeeze off any excess dough. Do not over stuff the filling
10.Flatten the dough and using a rolling pin, and make the paratha. Do not make it very thin as the filling will ooze out.
11. Place the paratha on the griddle and let it cook until golden-brown spots appear. Flip over and cook the other side. Brush some ghee on the top and flip over. Brush some ghee on the other side.
12. Flip over one more time if needed until the surface is evenly cooked and covered with golden-brown spots.
Serve with chutney or raita or pickles. |
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