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Indian Moong Chilka Dal Paratha

Rajasthani Moong Chilka Dal Paratha (Indian Lentil Flatbread)

Arpita Darooka
Spiced ghee laden flatbread/paratha combined with hot garlic chutney.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 12 Parathas

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Cups Whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 Cup Cooked green split moong dal (moong chilka dal)
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1.5 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 Tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1 Tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Carom seeds (ajwain)
  • 1/4 Tsp Fennel seeds Crushed
  • 1/4 Tsp Garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 1 Inch Ginger
  • 1/4 Cup Coriander leaves Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Green chillies Crushed
  • Water As required
  • Ghee As required

Instructions
 

  • Pressure cook 1/2 cup moong chilka dal with 1.5 cups water, salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Let the steam release naturally and let it cool.
  • In a pan, heat a tbsp ghee, add 1 tsp cumin seeds, ginger and garlic. Sauté until the garlic and ginger changes colour. Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • Mix all the ingredients and the sautéed garlic and ginger together except more ghee. Using the water as required, knead it into a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 mins.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal parts. Now using dry flour, roll them into shape of paratha.
  • Heat a griddle and cook the paratha from one side until light brown spots appear. Flip and apply ghee. Let it cook for 30 seconds. Flip again and apply ghee. Flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
    Repeat with all the parathas.
    Enjoy!!!
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