1. Boil channa dal in plenty of water till grain is cooked but firm.
2. Drain out all the water, pass dal through a chilli grater or almond crusher.
3. Heat ghee, add chillies, dal, stir fry till any leftover moisture is absorbed.
4. Cool mixture a bit.

For Dough:

1. Sieve flour and salt.
2. Add milk, knead into soft pliable dough, using enough water.
3. Knead for 3-4 minutes, till dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover with moist cloth, keep for 20 minutes.

To Proceed:

1. Divide dough into 8 portions, form balls of each.
2. Divide mixture into 8 portions, form patties of each.
3. Take a portion of dough, roll into 5� wide round.
4. Place a pattie in centre, fold dough from sides to centre over pattie.
5. Press gently with palm, roll in some dry flour.
6. Roll carefully to 7� wide paratha.
7. Shallow fry on both sides, till crisp and golden.
8. Serve hot with gravy potatoes, curds or pickles.

Making time: 45 minutes
Makes: 8 parathas