Mixed Vegetable Paratha (Stuffed Indian Flat Bread)

Name: Mixed Vegetable Paratha (Stuffed Indian Flat Bread)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4–6 parathas
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 450 g whole wheat flour; 2 tsp vegetable oil; 200 ml water; 1 tsp salt; 1 potato; 2 tbsp green peas; 2 tbsp carrots; 2 tbsp cauliflower; 0.75 tsp red chili powder; 0.75 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp cumin powder; 4 green chilies; 1 medium onion; 2 tbsp coriander leaves; ghee; salt

Potato, green peas and carrots come together in this South Asian bread, fragrant with chilli and turmeric and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · 65 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Mix together the ingredients for the dough and knead well till smooth. Divide the dough into 4 - 6 equal portions and form into balls.
2
Roll out each ball into discs with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface. (Cover with a slightly damp cloth to prevent them from drying out while you roll out all of them.).
3
To prepare the stuffing, boil all the vegetables, except the potato, until tender. Add the potato and mix well.
4
Add the rest of the ingredients for the stuffing. Mix well. Divide the stuffing into the same number of portions as discs and spoon into the middle of each disc.
5
Bring the edges together and seal. Gently shape it back into a ball. Roll out each ball into a disc 1/2 inch thick.
6
Heat a griddle and fry each disc, turning them over every two minutes till both sides turn golden brown. Drizzle a little ghee or oil all over.