Peethi Ki Paronthi | Lentil Stuffed Flatbread
Peethi Ki Paronthi is a stuffed paratha with a spiced Urad dal filling. Paronthi is smaller and thinner than regular paratha.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Wheat Flour
- Water as required to knead
- Salt to taste
For Filling (Peethi):
- 1 /4 cup Urad dal / split black lentils without skin 1 cup
- 1/2 inch Ginger
- 1 tsp Cooking Oil
- 2 to 3 nos Green Chilis finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds /saunf
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- A Pinch Asafoetida / Hing
- Salt to taste
Instructions
For the Dough
- Knead the flour with salt to a soft dough and keep it covered till making.
For the stuffing
- Wash and soak the Urad dal for at least 30 mins. If you soak for more it's even better.
- Drain and grind to a fine paste.
- Heat a pan with oil, add all whole spices and then spice powders.
- Add the urad dal batter and combine well. Cook till the mix is well cooked.
For making the Paronthi
- Pinch the dough into equal balls. Divide the filling equal sized balls.
- Dust and flatten the dough, place the filling and seal it well.
- On a dusted rolling board, roll it to a 6 inch circle.
- Heat a tawa and cook on hot tawa on both sides.
- Sprinkle oil or ghee and ensure the paratha is well cooked.
- Serve with Achar or any Sabji
Notes
I personally loved it with mango pickle.
Mango Powder was also added to the original recipe.
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