Dal Paratha Recipe
This is a protein rich healthy breakfast recipe. You can make this from leftover dal as well.
Servings: 10 paratha
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cooked dal
- 1 cup wheat flour
- 2 - 3 tbsp chickpea flour
- 1 tsp ghee for dough
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1 pinch turmeric powder
- 1 pinch hing asafoetida
- ½ - 1 tsp salt check if dal also has some salt while cooked
- ¼ tsp ajwain
- water as required
- 10 - 12 tsp oil to cook paratha
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add dal, flour, dry spices, salt, 1 tsp oil and mix well first.
- Try to knead without adding water.
- If required, add a little water gradually kneading a smooth dough.
- Cover with a moist napkin for 5 minutes.
- Divide dough into equal portions.
- Roll them into circles like flatbreads.
- Heat Tawa and place the paratha and shallow fry till it changes colour and puffy.
- Apply ghee on both sides and flip, ensuring it is cooked equally.
- Remove once done properly.
- Serve hot with pickles or sauces/ dips of choice.
Notes
I have used cooked moong dal. Use any dal as you wish.