Mixed Vegetable Paratha (stuffed Indian Flat Bread)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 450 g whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 200 ml water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 potato, large, boiled, grated
• 2 tablespoons green peas
• 2 tablespoons carrots, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cauliflower, finely chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 4 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, fresh, chopped
• ghee, as required
• salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 mix together the ingredients for the dough and knead well till smooth.
• 2 divide the dough into 4 - 6 equal portions and form into balls.
• 3 roll out each ball into discs with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface. (cover with a slightly damp cloth to prevent them from drying out while you roll out all of them.).
• 4 to prepare the stuffing, boil all the vegetables, except the potato, until tender.
• 5 add the potato and mix well.
• 6 add the rest of the ingredients for the stuffing. mix well.
• 7 divide the stuffing into the same number of portions as discs and spoon into the middle of each disc.
• 8 bring the edges together and seal.
• 9 gently shape it back into a ball.
• 10 roll out each ball into a disc 1/2 inch thick.
• 11 heat a griddle and fry each disc, turning them over every two minutes till both sides turn golden brown.
• 12 drizzle a little ghee or oil all over.