Gobi Ka Paratha is a mouthwatering flat bread, stuffed with grated cauliflower & spices. It makes a quick breakfast and are best enjoyed with a bowl of spicy curry, yoghurd or pickle. The ajwain or the carom seeds add a special touch to these parathas. It tastes awesome & very healthy since prepared by using whole wheat flour. My hubby & kids enjoy this flaky , delicious butter flavored parathas more for lunch with paneer butter masala combo. Try this tasty & yummy Paratha recipe, which is sure to melt in your mouth.:)
Ingredients
Cauliflower grated - 1 ½ cup
Ajwain / Carom seeds - 1 tsp
Wheat flour - 2 cups
Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp
Onion - 1
Oil - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
Ginger - ¼ inch piece
Green chilly - 1 or 2
Red chilly pwd - 1 tsp
Coriander pwd - ½ tsp
Fresh coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Butter as required
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Instructions
1.
In a mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour, ajwain seeds, salt and oil.
2.
Sprinkle water and knead it to soft smooth dough.
3.
Keep it covered.
4.
To Make Filling:
5.
Wash and chop the cauliflower florets.
6.
Add water to a pan and heat it.
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Drop the cauliflower florets with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder.
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Allow to boil for 3 to 4 mins.
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Rinse in running water and place it on kitchen tissue to remove excess water.
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Now chop it to fine slices.
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Heat oil in a pan.
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Add cumin seeds and wait to splutter.
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Add chopped onion and fry till golden.
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Add finely sliced ginger and green chilly.
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Saute for a minute.
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Add turmeric pwd, red chilly pwd, coriander pwd and adjust the salt.
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Give a quick stir and add chopped cauliflower florets.
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Saute well on low flame for 5 to 6 minutes.
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When the mixture becomes thick, add chopped coriander leaves and remove from flame.
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Filling is ready.
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To Make Paratha:
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Take two equal sized balls from the dough.
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Roll each ball using a rolling pin into flat round disc.
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Spread 2 to 3 tsp filling of cauliflower masala on one roti.
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Cover it with another roti and press down the edges to seal firmly.
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Dust some flour on it and roll out slightly.
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Transfer the paratha on to the hot skillet / tawa.
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Drizzle oil to the sides.
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Cook for few minutes, flipping in between.
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When both sides turn golden brown, dab little butter on it.
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Repeat the same with the rest of the dough & enjoy the yummy parathas.
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Serve hot with spicy curry, yoghurd or pickle.