Green Moong Dal and Spring Onion Paratha

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :15 mins
Total Time :2003 hours 20 minutes
Servings :Makes 6 parathas

Ingredients :

For The Dough
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp ghee
salt to taste

To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
3 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram) , soaked for 3 hours , boiled and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions (whites and greens)
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste

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

For Serving
fresh curd

Method :

For the dough
For the doughCombine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedDivide the stuffing into 6 equal portions. Keep aside.Roll out each portion of the dough into a 75 mm. (3\") diameter circle.Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle and bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.Roll out again into a 125 mm. (5\") diameter circle, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each paratha, using a little oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make 5 more parathas.Serve immediately with fresh curds.