Mooli Paratha (Radish Paratha , Mullangi Paratha)
Shortly we can call Radish, as Miracle Vegetable. Yes !! Its one of the very low calorie vegetables. It plays very important role in prevention of various cancers. It also helps to maintain good heart health.
I have heard , many people saying that, they don't cook Radish because of its pungent odour. That pungent odour will be totally absent in this paratha.. Everyone will like this paratha for sure..This is the tastiest way to include healthy Radish in our diet..
A must try recipe for sure..
Ingredients: (Makes 4 Parathas)
Wheat Flour - 1 cup
Salt - As required
Hot Water - As required
Oil - As required
For Stuffing:
Radish - 1 (medium size)
Salt - As required
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
Corinader Leaves - few
Procedure:
- Grate Radish. Heat oil in a pan.. When the oil is hot, add grated radish.. Saute for 3-5 minutes and add in all the powders except garam masala powder.
- Saute it for another 5 minutes.. Switch off the flame after all the water has been evaporated and add garam masala powder.Now the stuffing is ready..
- Add salt to wheat flour. Add hot water in small instances and knead well.. Make balls out of the dough.. Roll out chapathi dough for 2 inch diameter with the help of flour.. Place the stuffing inside and throw some flour over the stuffing.This is done to avoid the stuffing from coming out.
- Close the stuffing and remove the excess dough
- Shape the dough with hands so that dough completely covers the stuffing.Roll out the dough with the help of flour..
- Heat Dosa pan.. Place rolled out chapathi on the pan.. When its cooked on one side, turn it to other side.. Add Ghee, Butter or oil..
- These parathas stay fresh and soft for a long time...Enjoy with curd or pickle.. Adjust the spice according to your taste.
