Besan Parathas Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 0 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 7-8 parathas
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Besan Parathas – a savory, spiced flatbread made with gram flour and aromatic spices. This recipe promises a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a quick meal or a hearty snack, these parathas are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup gram flour
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder
- 3-4 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ghee
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 28.3
- Fat: 0.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.3g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Protein: 1.6g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, asafoetida, cumin seeds, and ghee.
- Mix well to form a smooth dough. Adjust consistency with water if needed. Set aside.
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Roll the Dough:
- Take a portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.
- Flatten the ball and dust it with flour.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a thin circle (chappati).
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Add Filling:
- Spread a thin layer of oil on the rolled out chappati.
- Sprinkle the filling mixture evenly over the oiled surface.
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Roll into a Swiss Roll:
- Carefully roll the chappati into a tight cylindrical shape, similar to a swiss roll.
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Form Spiral:
- Arrange the rolled chappati in an overlapping spiral, forming a round shape.
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Re-roll:
- Gently press the spiral to flatten it.
- Roll out the spiral again into a larger circle, ensuring the filling is evenly distributed.
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Cooking:
- Heat a skillet or tawa over medium heat.
- Place the rolled paratha on the skillet and cook until golden brown spots appear on the bottom surface.
- Flip the paratha and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat the process for the remaining dough and filling.
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Serving:
- Serve the Besan Parathas hot with a side of creamy curds (yogurt) and tangy pickle for a delicious meal or snack.
Enjoy the delightful flavors and aromatic spices of these Besan Parathas, perfect for any occasion!
