Green Peas Paratha

Green Peas Paratha also known as 'Matar Ka Paratha' is an absolutely delicious and one of the best known punjabi recipe. I'm discovering the different stuffed parathas , that are very common and popular in a punjabi household. Here the green peas is mildly spiced and stuffed inside the flat bread. The color of the paratha is very attractive for kids and an best way to track them down for some healthy eating.

Ingredients:

stuffing:1cup green peas(fresh/soaked/frozen)

              2 green chillies

              1' ginger

              1tsp cumin seeds

              1tsp fennel seeds(saunf)

              1/4tsp turmeric powder

              1tsp amchoor powder

              1tsp garam masala powder

              5-6tsp oil

              salt to taste

Dough: 1cup wheat flour

             1/4tsp salt

             1tsp oil 

             water as required

Method: 1)in a bowl mix together  wheat flour, salt , oil and knead it into an smooth dough by adding 

                  required amount of water. allow it to rest for 10-15min.

               2)grind together green peas, green chillies and ginger coarsely, without adding water. keep 

                  aside.           

               3)heat 2tsp oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, fennel seeds and when they splutter add grinded 

                  mixture, turmeric powder, amchoor powder, garam masala powder, salt and fry till it 

                  becomes dry. allow it to cool.

               4)divide the dough and stuffing into equal parts. the stuffing balls should be 11/2times larger
                 than the dough balls.
               5)roll the dough ball into 3inch diameter circle, place the stuff ball in the center. seal by     
                 pulling the edges of the rolled dough together to make a ball. roll the stuffed balls light
                 handedly into 6inch diameter balls. use dry wheat flour for dusting while rolling the
                 parathas.
               6)heat the tava and cook the rolled parathas on both the sides by sprinkling oil or desi ghee.
               7)serve hot with curd and pickles.