Matar Paratha
Indulge in a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the goodness of peas with warm, flaky parathas. The recipe features a delicate balance of spices that elevate the taste of the dish. Perfect for a hearty meal that will leave your taste buds craving more.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 g Wholemeal Flour
- 150 g Green Peas (boiled and mashed)
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 Green Chillies (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- Salt
- Coriander (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 3
Add grated ginger and chopped green chillies. Sauté for a minute.
- 4
Add mashed green peas, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool down.
- 5
Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and roll each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball into a small disc.
- 6
Place a spoonful of the cooled green peas filling in the center of each disc. Bring the edges together and seal the filling inside the dough.
- 7
Gently roll out each filled dough ball into a paratha, ensuring the filling spreads evenly.
- 8
Heat a skillet or tawa over medium heat. Place the rolled-out paratha on the hot skillet and cook until brown spots appear on one side.
- 9
Flip the paratha and spread a little ghee or oil on top. Cook until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
- 10
Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling to make more parathas.
- 11
Serve hot Matar Parathas with yogurt, pickle, or any side dish of your choice.