Gobhi Paratha

Here is a recipe for Gobhi Paratha which is filling and nutritious. The best thing about parathas is that they can be had for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve with curds and pickle for a yummy feast. You can prepare parathas in a similar way with grated cauliflower, radish or potatoes.

INGREDIENTS

For the stuffing :

2 onions finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped or grated cabbage or cauliflower
2 boiled and mashed potatoes
1 tsp oil
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp green chilli paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
a bunch of coriander leaves

For the dough :

2 cups wheat flour
1 tsp salt
Water to mix dough (as required)
1 tsp oil

METHOD

For the stuffing:

Heat oil and add onions, ginger garlic paste and green chilli paste.

Once the onions turn light brown, add cabbage, turmeric powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt.

Once the cabbage is cooked, add the mashed potatoes and garam masala.

Finally add the coriander leaves.

For the dough:

Make a soft dough by mixing required water, flour, salt and oil. Keep it aside. Take a small amont of dough, roll it to a round shape. Place the filling in the centre and seal with the edges. 

Roll again carefully making sure that the filling does not come out. 

Heat a tava and place the paratha. Cook on a slow flame till you start seeing brown spots on the paratha. Add oil as required.

Serve hot with curds and pickle.

Variations : You could do this with grated cauliflower, raddish or just plain potatoes.