Muli ka Paratha | Grated Vegetable Paratha Recipe

Radish Paratha Recipe

Ingredients :

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons of chickpea flour (Besan)
• 2 large radishes
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• Red chili powder to taste
• Oil for cooking and 3 tbsp to add
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain or black cumin seeds (Ajwain)
• Salt to taste

Preparation :

1. Wash and peel the radishes, then grate them. Squeeze the radishes to remove all the water and make them as dry as possible. Reserve the water for the next step.
2. Add whole wheat flour, gram flour and all the spices mentioned above to the grated radishes.
3. Add three tablespoons of oil to the previous mixture and mix well to obtain a dry mixture of flour and radish.
4. Slowly add the water from the radishes to form a soft dough for the bread. Add normal water if necessary. Add very little water at a time, as it may be too much.
5. Knead the dough to make it soft and easy to work with. On a work surface, take about an inch of the dough and shape it into a small ball. Sprinkle with dry flour and roll out with a rolling pin to form a flatbread.
6. Roast the paratha on a hot pan on both sides and apply oil on each side to toast it and make it crispy. Be careful not to burn it or roast it over low heat, otherwise it will be tough. Heat over medium heat.
7. Serve hot with pickles, curry, yogurt or any other chutney or dip of your choice.

Notes:

• Use fresh radish to make soft parathas.
• Be careful not to over-grill the parathas, otherwise they will be tough.
• It is best to use the paste immediately after making it, saving it for later is not a good idea as it can become watery due to the salt.
• Parathas are best when served hot.