Tippi Paratha

Preparation:5 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: Makes 4 parathas

Ingredients

2 tsp oil
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 tsp sugar
2 cups plain flour (maida)
1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup roasted peanuts , powered
2 tsp chopped green chillies
2 tsp chopped fried cashewnuts (kaju)

Method

Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sugar, mix well and saute till the onions turn golden brown in colour.Remove from the flame, cool completely and add the remaining ingredients, mix well and knead into a soft dough, adding 2 cups of water.Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll out each portion into a circle of 6\" diameter, using the flour for rolling.Heat a tava and cook each paratha, using little oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.Serve hot.