Green Peas Paratha (मटर के परांठे )

January 19, 2012

Green Peas Paratha (मटर के परांठे )

Winter is one of the best season for foodies. The best thing one can think for a perfect afternoon or a weekend is lazing around and enjoy good food /snacks with Garma Garam chai...When we are discussing Winter Special, how can one forget हरी मटर .Be it the delectable Matar Paneer or the irresistible Matar Kachori , this fiber rich veggie is a must have in winters. Though it is available throughout the year in the frozen form , nothing beats peeling fresh peas from the pods :-)) As all family members love recipes with peas, i made this Stuffed Paratha :

Ingredients for Stuffing:

Green Peas -250 gms
4-5 Garlic Cloves (minced)
Gram Flour (बेसन) - 2 tablespoon (slightly roasted)
Asafoetida - 2 teaspoon
Fennel Seeds (सौंफ ) - 2 teaspoon
Cummin Seeds - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt and Chilli Powder to taste
Garam Masala -1 spoon
Coriander Powder - 2 teaspoons
Oil -1 spoon

For Dough:

2 cup Wheat Atta
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Serves: 4

Method:

For the stuffing , grind the green peas coarsely .
Heat oil in a non-stick kadhai . Add asafoetida , minced garlic ,cumin seeds , fennel seeds ,turmeric powder and chilli powder .
Add ground peas and mix well. Add besan and cover it with a lid for 5 minutes .
Now add salt, garam masala and coriander powder and roast the mixture for another 2-3 minutes. The stuffing should look like this now:

Let this mixture cool down . In the mean time, make the dough by mixing wheat atta , salt and 1 spoon oil with water.
Divide the dough in small balls the way you make it for Chapati or plain paratha.
Roll out the ball into a disc. Remember that the disc should not be too thin or else it will break while rolling it with the stuffing.
Put some amount of the green peas mixture (taking a judgement of the size of the roll) and bring the edges together and seal it properly .

Roll out the paratha gently ,being careful not to break it.
Heat a griddle and grease it with little oil.
Place the Paratha and let it turn golden brown. Repeat for the other side as well.
Serve it with Tomato Sauce or Green Chutney and Fresh Curds.