Mooli ka paratha

Mooli ka Paratha

Mooli ka Paratha is a traditional Punjabi dish made using wholewheat flour,radish and spices. Here the wheat flour dough is rolled into flatbread and  filled with spiced radish dressing. These parathas are often made for breakfast and make a delicious meal accompanied by curd, butter and pickle.

I love mooli ka paratha a lot and try to make it quite often in winters. I had a small kitchen garden in my backyard and have grown few vegetables there. Radish is one of them. The produce of my radish was awesome and they were so juicy. Due to this also I consumed a lot of mooli parathas this winter. 

It is quite easy to make and is very fulfilling. If you have stuffed the parathas nicely then you don't need to have lunch.

Radishes are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce the risks for heart disease. Radish is also a good source of natural nitrates that improves blood flow.

How to make mooli ka paratha

Recipe

Makes-4

Ingredients

Wholewheat flour- 2 1/2 cup

Salt- 2tsp

Coriander leaves- 2tbsp

Radish- 3 grated

Green chillies- 2 chopped

Coriander powder- 1tsp

Red chilli powder- 1 tsp

Anchur powder- 1 tsp

Preparation-

1. In whole wheat flour add 1 tsp salt and add little water. Knead into a dough.

2. Squeeze water from the grated radish and add chopped  coriander leaves, chopped chillies,coriander powder, chilli powder, salt and amchur powder. Mix well. Check seasoning. You can increase or decrease the quantity of spices as per your taste.

3. Your stuffing is ready.

4. Take two lemon size balls from the dough and roll into two circles.

5. Add a handful of stuffing on one circle and cover it with the second circle.

6. Apply dry flour on it and roll gently to make the Paratha even from all sides.

7. Cook the Paratha from both sides by applying oil.

8. Serve the parathas hot with curd, butter and pickle.