I remembered this recipe that I had long bookmarked. It was supposed to be for picnic food ideas and I couldn't do this theme when I had it earlier. So I thought I might as well do it now. The fact that it suited this theme was such a great coincidence.
I have never thought of stuffing this way as I can do the regular stuffing very well. So when I was telling my colleague that I made this way, she was surprised and asked if this was the way I normally do. I said it is not, but this recipe was supposed to be made this way and I wasn't about to change the method and lose the fun.
If you must ask me, I was missing the fun part that comes when you actually stuff something inside a paratha and roll it out. There is no excitement about layering one roti over the other. But I guess it works out great for those who find it tough to roll out.
Anyway, we had a great dinner. I wanted to make it very colourful and I was so happy seeing the pictures. As I write this, we will be away on vacation. It completely missed my thoughts that we will be traveling this weekend. So all the posts are scheduled. I Will be back to check on things
Step by Step Pictures for Making the Carrot stuffing
Making Aloo Subji
For the parathas
Thought I will show you how all the three dishes were done at the same time!
Carrot Stuffed Paratha with Aloo Sabji
For the Carrot Stuffed paratha
For the paratha
Wheat flour - 1 cup
Salt to taste
Ajwain - 1/4 tsp
water to knead the dough
For the carrot filling
Carrot, grated - 1 cup
Chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Ajwain - 1/4 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric a pinch
Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
How to make the paratha
Take the flour in a wide bowl, add ajwain, salt and water to the flour and knead to a soft dough. Keep it aside.
To make the filling
Heat the oil in a nonstick pan, saute the whole cumins, then add the carrot and saute well. Add the other spices and mix everything well.
Simmer for a couple of minutes and keep it aside.
How to make the stuffed paratha
Divide the dough into equal balls. Dust and roll out into discs. Roll out two parathas. On top of one paratha, spread the filling and cover the other paratha over the top and seal well.
Heat a tawa and cook the parath with oil on all sides.
Aloo Sabji
Ingredients Needed:
Potato / Aloo - 3 medium
Salt to taste
Green Chilies - 2
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin whole - 1/4 tsp
How to make the aloo
Wash and slash the potatoes. Mw for 6 mins. soak in water and peel.
In a pan, add, cumin seeds, when they splutter, add the cubed aloo along with all the spices. simmer with lid covered and cook for 5 - 7 mins
Serve it with Carrot stuffed parathas.
Notes:
The aloo is supposed to be served very dry as this is a picnic pack. However you can add water and make it little liquid if you want it to be.
Priya R says
looks delicious Srivelli, I am sure they taste yum and also are filling...
Priya
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Priya says
Thats a healthy and very interesting filling, am in love with this carrot stuffed paratha..lovely dishes together.
Saraswathi Tharagaram says
Nutritious parathas, perfect for lunch box..
vaishali sabnani says
colorful!..I sometimes stuff the paratha's this way..when the stuffing is moist..but normally they are stuffed with one roti method!...combo looks interesting!
Raksha says
these parathas and subzi looks interesting
Archana Potdar says
Delicious combo. Love the colours.
Reminds me that I ahve not made anything like this in ages. Not sent anything to the 30 min meal thought I have been meaning too.
The Pumpkin Farm says
hope you had a good vacation...even i have never tried making parathas this way, but i m sure irrespective of that it must have tasted good especially with the ajwain flavor in the roti....I like your aloo subji, seems like the most handy recipe
Anu says
Your blog is just WOW..I am so very impressed with the kids menu section, its such a challenge to pack lunch box for kids and thanks for sharing ur ideas / recipes. will keep visiting ur blog often.
rajani says
Paratha served with curd is a yummy combination, add in potato and you cannot ask for more! The plat e is looking colorful indeed.
Pavani says
Wow.. A full fledged paratha meal in 30minutes.. That's awesome Valli. Bookmarked!!
vidhas says
lovely combination!!
foodiliciousnan says
Multi tasking os so not my thing! I too have never tried stufing like this. The open paratha pic looks nice
Cool Lassi(e) says
Perfect meal whipped in under 30 minutes.
Chef Mireille says
that carrot stuffing looks so good
Swati Sapna says
You know I always try this method of stuffing with leftover dal and sabzi 🙂 Everytime I have some boring veggies left, I stuff them and make parathas with some raw onions, green chillies and dhania 😉 Instant gratification!
Jillu says
Nice Prathas... tazsty... How do I participate in Blogging Marathon??? Help me