Moong Dal Stuffed Paratha

By      07-Mar 2020       Reading Time: 3 Mins

Moong Dal Stuffed Paratha

NURITIONAL BENEFITS: Moong dal is one of the most recommended vegetarian super-food. It is packed with protein and is low in carbs making it the healthiest in the world of beans.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 20 grams whole wheat flour
  • 15 grams moong dal soaked for minimum 4 hrs.
  • 20 grams onion, chopped
  • 1 chilly, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1-2 springs of coriander, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Oil
  • Pinch of asafoetida
  • Salt to taste

Per Serving:

  • Nutrition Info
  • Amount
  • Calories
  • 136 kcal
  • Carbs
  • 4.0 grams
  • Protein
  • 19.3 grams
  • Fats
  • 5.5 grams

METHOD:

  • Combine wheat flour, salt and water and knead together to make a soft and supple dough. Cover it and keep aside.
  • Take soaked lentils in a cooker, add turmeric, salt. Add adequate water and pressure cook only till 2 whistles.
  • Allow the dal to cool and once the pressure is released from the cooker, open the lid and transfer the cooked dal into a separate bowl.
  • Heat oil on a flat-bottomed pan, add cumin and allow it to crackle.
  • Add asafoetida, chopped onions and chopped green chilies and saute well.
  • Now add cooked dal, cumin powder, garam masala and mix well. Allow the dal to cook for few minutes till the moisture evaporates leaving thick dal in the pan. Do not over-cook the dal
  • Add chopped coriander and give a quick stir again. Allow the dal mix to cool down completely.
  • Pinch a large lemon sized dough and shape it into a flat disk.
  • Scoop a tablespoon of dal mix and place it in the centre of the disk.
  • Take the sides and bring together on top and press to seal the disk opening.
  • Gently press the stuffed disk on dry flour from both sides and roll out to make a round paratha.
  • Heat a non- stick pan and place the paratha over it.
  • Dry roast from one side and flip to roast the other side as well.
  • Transfer the paratha on a serving tray and serve hot with your favourite pickle, curd or dip.

Over to you
Serve this Stuffed Yellow Moong Dal Paratha with raita or green chilli pickle for a simple and wholesome meal.

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