A healthy and protein-rich paratha with a sprouted green gram (or mixed sprouts) filling. Serve with curd and pickle for best taste.
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Ingredients:
Wheat Flour – 1 cup
Salt as per taste
Water as required
Oil – 1 tsp
For the filling:
Sprouted Green Gram (or Mixed Sprouts) – 1/2 cup
Green Chillies – 1 tsp, finely chopped
Ginger – 1/2 inch piece
Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Coriander Leaves – handful
For tempering:
Oil – 1/2 tblsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/4 tsp
Method:
1. Mix the wheat flour, salt, oil and water in a bowl.
2. Knead well to a pliable dough and keep aside for 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Combine the green chillies, sprouted green gram and ginger.
4. Grind to a coarse paste.
5. Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
6. Fry the cumin seeds for 10 seconds.
7. Add the ground paste, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and coriander leaves.
8. Stir to mix well.
9. Saute for a minute or two.
10. Remove from flame and cool.
11. Make small/medium balls of the dough and shape them into a cup.
12. Add some of the filling and fold well.
13. Roll it into a medium paratha.
14. Heat a tawa over medium flame.
15. Cook the prepared paratha, adding oil around the edges, on both sides.
16. Remove and serve with side dish of choice.
