Aliv Nutri Paratha

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Makes 10 parathas
Ingredients
For The Rotis

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
• 11/2 tbsp garden cress seed (aliv / halim) powder , refer handy tip
• 1/2 tsp salt

For The Stuffing

• 1 tsp oil
• 2 cups finely chopped mixed vegetables (red capsicum ,
• yellow capsicum , carrot , spring onion whites)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
• 1/2 cup crumbled low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
• 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• salt to taste

Other Ingredients

• whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
• 2 1/2 tsp oil for cooking

Method
For the dough

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead to a soft, smooth dough, using enough water.
2. Divide the dough into 10 equal portions.
3. Roll each portion into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter thin circle, using wheat flour for rolling. Keep aside.

For the stuffing

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the mixed vegetables and sauté on a high flame for 1 minute.
2. Add the coriander, paneer, green chillies, chilli powder and salt and mix well.
3. Cool slightly and divide it into 10 equal portions. Keep aside.

How to proceed

1. Place a roti on a clean, dry surface, spread 2 tbsp of the stuffing on one half of the roti and fold to make a semi-circle.
2. Seal the edges so the stuffing does not spill out.
3. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha, using ¼ tsp oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Alternatively cook each paratha, using ¼ tsp of oil, place it on a flat surface. Spread a portion of the stuffing on one half of the paratha and fold over to make a semi-c
4. Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 9 more parathas.
5. Serve hot.