Daal Paratha

What makes this dish special

This Daal Paratha recipe is a family favorite, passed down through generations. It's a great way to reuse leftover daal, transforming it into a delicious and satisfying meal. The addition of besan (gram flour) gives the paratha a wonderfully crispy texture. Finely chopped onions, coriander, and green chilies add a burst of flavor, while red chili powder provides a touch of heat. This paratha is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and it's especially popular as a tiffin (lunchbox) item for kids. Serve it with yogurt, butter, and a side of pickle for a complete and flavorful experience.

Recipe

Ingredients: * Wheat flour: about 1 cup (to be added gradually) * Cooked daal: 3/4 cup * Gram flour (besan): 1 Tbsp * Salt: to taste (for the flour only) * Red chili powder: 1 tsp (optional) * Green chilies: 1-2 (finely chopped) * Onion: 1 medium (finely chopped) * Coriander: 2 tsp (finely chopped) * Oil: 1 Tbsp * A little water * Ghee: as required

Method:

1. In a big bowl, add all the ingredients, except wheat flour and water. Mix well.
2. Now add the flour gradually and knead. Just wet hands in between, while kneading, do not add water.
3. Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
4. Now roll into a paratha, as shown in the video and shallow fry in ghee on a tawa.
5. Have with curd and butter for a healthy breakfast.

Tips:

• Do not add water to the dough. Just wet your hands in between kneading.
• Add enough flour to make a soft dough.
• If you want to make masala puri instead of paratha, do not add the onion.
• If you want to use the dough immediately, knead it a little more.

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