" Green Peas Paratha "

" Green Peas Paratha "

Number of serving: 3 
Preparation time: 10 Minute(s) 
Cook time: 15 Minute(s) 
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

For the dough
1. Wheat flour 2 cups
2. Oil 1 tbsp
3. Salt to taste
4. Water as required for kneading

For the filling
1. Fresh Green Peas 1 cup
2. Ginger 1 inch piece
3. Red Chilly Powder 1 tsp
4. Ajwain /Omam ? 1/2 tsp
5. Garam Masala Powder 1/2 tsp
6. Roasted Gram Dal Powder/ pottukadali podi 1 to 2 tsp
7. Salt to taste
8. Oil 1 tsp


Preparation:

1. In a bowl, add the wheat flour, salt and oil. Rub this well with your finger tips. Add water little by little and knead into a soft and pliable dough. Keep covered until further use. 
2. Boil the peas until 3/4 done. Strain and keep aside. After it cools down, grind it coarsely. 
3. Heat a kadai with oil, add grated ginger and fry well. 
4.Now add the ground peas, red chilly powder, ajwain, garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well. 
5.Finally, add a tsp or 2 or the roasted gram dal powder. This is added to remove all the excess moisture. Let this cool. 
6.For making the parathas, pinch out a lemon sized ball from the dough, roll out into a small disc. Place a spoonful of filling in the middle and bring the edges together to completely cover the filling. The edges should overlap slightly to seal the masala. Gently flatten the filled ball. Dust with flour and roll out to a flat disc of about 5-6 inches. 
7.Heat a tava (griddle). Roast the paratha on medium heat till done on both the sides. Grease the paratha with a little oil while cooking.