Broccoli stuffed paratha (indian bread)

Ingredients

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1/4 tsp ajwain
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups grated broccoli
• 1 and 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 3 chopped green chilli
• 1/4 tsp tumeric powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp oil to fry each paratha

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Preparation

• Making dough for parathaTake flour and mix salt and ajwain to it then add three-fourth cup of water gradually, knead to make a smooth dough. And keep aside for 15 min.
• To make filling. Heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds once it splutter. Add onions,ginger,chillis and fry till onion is translucent.
• Add coriander power,turmeric powder and salt and fry for a min. Add grated broccoli and stir nicely and cover until it is cooked. Once it cooked take the pan off the stove,add cilantro and mix it nicely and keep aside.
• Making the parathaBreak the dough in 6 equal portions. Roll each portion in a ball and flatten it by pressing.
• Place 1 table spoon of broccoli stuffing on it and enclose it. Seal the edges completely so that broccoli stuffing does not come out.
• Flatten again, sprinkle a little flour and roll them with a rolling pin to approximately six-inch diameter.
• Heat a frying pan, place paratha on it and cook on moderate heat for three minutes.
• Turn it and pour half a tablespoon of oil or butter, spread it on parantha and shallow fry over low heat.
• Turn it and again pour half a tablespoon of oil or butter on other side. Cook on low heat till golden brown.
• Serve hot with fresh plain yogurt sprinkled with chat masala.