Tuesday, January 10, 2012

indian kitchen : gobhi paratha


INGREDIENTS




  1. 5 cups Whole Wheat Flour (Atta)
  2. 3 cups Grated Cauliflower (Gobi)
  3. Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
  4. 1-2 Chopped Green chilies
  5. 1" Ginger Chopped
  6. Salt, Red chili powder 
  7. Garam Masala as per taste
  8. Butter /Oil for frying 
 METHOD
  • Grate the cauliflower. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the cauliflower. Mix well.
  • Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
  • Take handfuls of the grated cauliflower and squeeze out the water.
  • Now add the chilli powder, dhana-jira powder, coriander, green chillies, onions, ginger and salt. Mix well.
  • Knead the dough very well.
  • Take a small portion of the dough, flatten a little and put a tablespoon of the mixture in the centre. Cover the mixture by drawing up to edges towards the centre. Press on a floured board and roll out into a round as large as a saucer.
  • Put the paratha on a hot tava (or skillet), cook for a minute or two and turn once. After a minute, add a little ghee around the edges.
  • Turn again and fry the other side. When brown patches appear on both sides, the paratha is ready.

palchin