Parathas Stuffed with Vegetables and Cheese

Preparation :30 mins
Cook :20 mins
Total Time :50 mins
Servings :Makes 7 parathas

Ingredients :

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

To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste
2 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
3 tbsp water

For The Stuffing
2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 cups finely chopped carrots
1 cup finely chopped cauliflower
1 cup finely chopped potatoes
1 cup green peas
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

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

Method :

For the dough
For the doughCombine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
For the stuffing
For the stuffingHeat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.Add the chopped vegetables, green peas, prepared paste and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 7 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Switch off the flame, and mash the vegetables coarsely using a potato masher.Add the cheese, coriander and mix well. Keep aside to cool completely.
How to proceed
How to proceedDivide the stuffing into 7 equal portions and keep aside.Divide the dough into 14 equal portions.Roll out 2 portions of the dough into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.Place a rolled circle on a clean, dry surface, spread one portion of the stuffing evenly over it. Cover it with another rolled circle and press it gently to seal the edges.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha, using a little ghee , till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.Repeat steps 3 to 5 to make 6 more parathas.Serve immediately.