Recipe: Dal Ke Paranthe 🥣
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Dal Ke Paranthe with this easy-to-follow recipe. These savory parathas are packed with the goodness of mung dal and aromatic spices, perfect for a hearty meal any time of the day!
Ingredients:
- 500g wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
- 100g mung dal (yellow lentils), soaked for 5-6 hours
- 1/2 tsp kala jeera (black cumin)
- Salt, to taste
- Red chilies, to taste
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- Water, as needed for kneading
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3446.1
- Fat: 168.8g
- Saturated Fat: 95.8g
- Cholesterol: 384mg
- Sodium: 35.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 423.7g
- Fiber: 91.9g
- Sugar: 4.1g
- Protein: 95g
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1. | Soak mung dal in water for 5-6 hours until softened. |
| 2. | In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, soaked mung dal, salt, red chilies, garam masala, chopped coriander leaves, ajwain, kala jeera, and 2 tbsp of ghee. Mix well. |
| 3. | Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a soft dough. |
| 4. | Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into balls. |
| 5. | Heat a griddle or tawa over medium heat. |
| 6. | Take one dough ball and roll it out into a circular shape (paratha) using a rolling pin. |
| 7. | Place the rolled paratha onto the hot griddle and cook for a minute. |
| 8. | Flip the paratha and spread some ghee on the cooked side. |
| 9. | Cook until both sides are golden brown and crisp, pressing lightly with a spatula. |
| 10. | Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls to make more parathas. |
| 11. | Serve hot Dal Ke Paranthe with a side of Sabz-e-Sangar for a delightful meal. Enjoy! |
Tips:
- Ensure the mung dal is soaked well to soften it before adding it to the dough.
- Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding more or fewer red chilies.
- You can use butter or oil instead of ghee for frying the parathas if preferred.
- Serve these delicious parathas with yogurt, pickle, or any other condiment of your choice for a complete meal experience.
Enjoy your flavorful Dal Ke Paranthe! 🍽️
