Moong Dal Paratha

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :2153 hours 35 minutes
Servings :Makes 12 parathas (15 paratha )

Ingredients :

For The Moong Dal Paratha
1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram) with skin , soaked for 3 hours
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/2 cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tsp coarsely powdered coriander (dhania) seeds
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp powdered sugar
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
6 tsp oil for cooking
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
3 tsp oil for cooking

Method :

To make moong dal paratha
To make moong dal parathaTo make moong dal paratha, heat water in a deep non-stick pan, add the green moong dal to it and boil it for 5-6 minutes. Drain and keep aside to cool completely.Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each portion into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook each paratha, using ½ tsp of oil, till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.Allow the moong dal parathas to cool completely, wrap in an aluminium foil and pack in a tiffin box.