For: Nitra Mutter Dal
Dal-Stuffed Paratha
- Vegetarian
- Indian
- ⏱ 40 min
- Serves 4
A clever way to use up leftover dal — mashed, spiced mutter dal stuffed inside whole wheat flatbread and griddle-cooked until crisp.
Method
- 1
Season the dal filling
Mix the well-drained, mashed dal with ajwain seeds, chilli powder and salt until evenly combined. It should be dry enough to hold together, not runny.
- 2
Make the dough
Knead the atta with water and a pinch of salt into a soft, smooth dough. Rest it, covered, for 15 minutes.
- 3
Stuff the paratha
Divide the dough into balls, flatten each into a small disc, place a spoonful of dal filling in the centre, and gather the edges to seal.
- 4
Roll out gently
Flatten the stuffed ball carefully and roll into a paratha, dusting with flour as needed to prevent the filling from tearing through.
- 5
Cook on the griddle
Cook on a hot griddle with a little ghee on each side, pressing gently, until golden-brown spots appear on both sides.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot with yoghurt or a spoon of Nitra Green Sandwich Chutney.
Make sure the dal filling is well drained — excess moisture is the most common reason stuffed parathas tear while rolling.