Besan Paratha

Preparation :20 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :40 mins
Servings :Makes 5 parathas

Ingredients :

For The Dough
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 1/2 tsp low-fat curds (dahi)
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
1/2 cup roasted besan (bengal gram flour)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling

Method :

For the dough
For the doughCombine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedDivide the stuffing into 5 equal portions. Keep aside.Divide the dough into 5 equal portions.Roll a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6\") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
Spread one portion of the stuffing in an even layer on the circle.
Roll it up tightly and again from one end to the other end to form a swiss roll and seal the open end tightly at the bottom in the centre.
Turnover the swiss roll so that the sealed side faces upwards and again gently roll into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
Place the paratha on a non-stick tava (griddle). Turn over in a few seconds. Cook the other side for a few more seconds.
Lift the paratha with a pair of flat tongs and roast over an open flame till brown spots appear on both the sides.
Repeat steps 3 to 8 to make 4 more parathas.Serve immediately.