Mint Paratha

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Chef :

Bethica Das

Mint Paratha

#paratha - Bored with the usual Parathas ? Try this yummy and aromat Mint Paratha and relish it with any side dish, yoghurt, butter or pickle. It is not only easy and simple to make but a very healthy and nutritious breakfast and snack item. Have it hot right out of the tawa for an unforgettable experience. They also serve as a perfect lunch box meal too.

Ingredient

1 cup

atta (whole wheat flour)

to taste

salt

1/2 tsp.

turmeric powder

1/2 tsp.

ajwain (carom seeds)

1 tsp

asafoetida

1 tbsp.

oil

1 cup

mint leaves, copped & loosely packed

1-2

green chilies, chopped

1 tsp

ginger, grated

1 tsp.

roasted cumin powder

1/2 cup

mint leaves, chopped

As needed

oil to shallow fry

As needed

onion rings, fresh chilies & lemon wedges to garnish

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

In a bowl, combine atta, salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, green chilies, ginger, 1 tbsp; oil and 1 cup mint leaves. Knead into a soft dough with required quantity of water. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

* Step 2

Divide into 4 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a circle by dusting some flour. Smear some oil over the surface and sprinkle some chopped mint leaves and flour.

* Step 3

Fold into a semi circle and smear with oil & a sprinkle of mint leaves and flour. Fold into a triangle.

* Step 4

And roll out. Make similar parathas with remaining dough.

* Step 5

Heat a tawa / griddle and shallow fry the parathas one at a time by smearing some oil. Fry on both sides till light golden brown. Serve with any side dish, accompanied with onion, chilies and lemon.

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