Chilkewale Parathe

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total Time :1552 hours 35 minutes
Servings :Makes 6 parathas

Ingredients :

1/4 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , soaked for 2 hours and drained
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp oil
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
3 1/2 tsp oil for kneading and cooking

For Serving
fresh curd (dahii)

Method :

Combine the green moong dal and 1 cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 13 to 14 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Do not drain it.Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, including the cooked green moong dal (along with the water remaining behind) and knead into a soft dough without using any water.Cover with a lid and keep aside for 10 minutes.Knead the dough again using ½ tsp of oil till it is smooth and divide it into 6 equal portions.Roll out each portion into 150 mm (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each paratha on a medium flame, using ½ tsp of oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.Serve immediately with a bowl of fresh curds.