MethodFor Dough:
- Sieve flour with salt.
- Add water little by little, knead into a soft pliable dough.
- Cover with moist cloth, keep aside for 15 minutes, or till required.
For Filling:
- Mix all ingredients, making sure flour is sprinkled at the end.
- Toss gently, divide into 7 portions.
- Shape gently into patties, keep aside.
To Proceed:
- Divide dough into 7 portions, making a round ball of each.
- Take one, sprinkle some dry flour, roll to 4-5 inch diameter.
- Apply a little oil on top surface.
- Sprinkle some dry flour over oil.
- Place one pattie for filling in centre, press a bit gently.
- Bring over edges of rolled chappati to centre.
- Press and seal together, press down firmly.
- Roll in a tray of sesame seeds, on one side of paratha.
- Roll out gently to 6-7 inch diameter.
- Heat a griddle, shallow fry paratha on both sides till golden.
- Press down lightly to make both sides crisp and golden.
Making time: 40 minutes
Makes: 7-8 servings
Shelflife: 1 day
Ingredients: For Dough:
2 cups - whole wheat flour
water to knead dough
dry flour for dusting
salt to taste
For Filling:
1 cup - khaman crumbs (any)
1 - onion, very finely chopped
1/2 cup - paneer, grated coarsely
7 to 8 - spinach leaves, finely chopped
2 to 3 sprigs - fenugreek leaves, finely chopped
1 - green chilli, finely chopped (or more if desired)
1 tbsp - dry wholewheat flour
salt to taste
Other Ingredients:
1 tbsp - sesame seeds
oil or ghee or butter for shallow frying