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Masala paratha

Masala Paratha

Masala paratha is a popular spicy Indian breakfast recipe. Simple and easy spiced flatbread, the masala paratha is perfect Indian bread to serve with any Indian curry.
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Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: Indian, north indian
Keyword: 30 minutes, breakfast, masala paratha, paratha
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Rekha Kakkar

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • ½ cup  All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Water

For Masala

  • ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Carom Seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Pomegranate Seeds
  • ½ Green Chili Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Leaves Chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Ghee
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

To Make The Dough

  • To make the dough for the paratha, take a mixing bowl and add whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt to taste and a tablespoon of oil in it.
  • Mix the oil until it achieves breadcrumbs like consistency.
  • Add water to make a soft and pliable dough. Knead the dough with the palm of your hand for 2-3 minutes as that not only helps to release the glutton but makes a soft dough.
  • Keep kneading the dough for 6-7 minutes before rolling it for paratha.
  • The dough’s texture needs to be really elastic otherwise the parathas won’t be soft.

To Make Masala Paratha

  • Take a small bowl and add red chili powder, salt to taste, carom seeds, coriander powder, and pomegranate seeds in it.
  • After that, add chopped green chilies and freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  • Mix them well with a spoon and then add half a teaspoon of ghee in the bowl. Mix the masala to make a thick paste and keep it aside.
  • After dividing the dough into equal parts, roll the dough in the palm of your hands to make balls.
  • Dust the balls in flour and with a rolling pin make a round circle.
  • Then, take a teaspoon of masala and gently spread the masala all over the circle. When the masala is evenly spread take a knife and make a cut. 
  • Make a straight cut from the center of the round dough to the edge.
  • When done, keep the knife aside and with your fingers, roll the cut to the other side. When it achieves a vertical shape, press the head to the center and fold it.
  • Dust the ball with some flour and with gentle movement roll it out once again to about 6-7 inch diameter circle.
  • When done, heat a griddle or tawa and smear it with a teaspoon of ghee. Spread it around and gently place the paratha over it. Keep pressing the paratha with a spoon or spatula for even cooking of the paratha.
  • Keep the heat from medium to low and cook the paratha until it is crisp and golden.
  • When the parathas are a well-cooked turn off the heat and serve them with a cup of tea or curd.

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Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2.4mg