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Mooli Paratha



Makes: 4-6

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook time: 5-8 mins each


Things you need:


Mooli (daikon)

  • 600g Grated mooli (daikon)

  • 4g Salt

  • 1 Tsp (3g) Ajwain seed (carrom)

  • 0.5 Tsp (1.5g) Ground cumin

  • 0.5 Tsp (1.5g) Ground coriander seed

  • 0.5 Tsp (1.5g) Garam masala

  • 0.25 Tsp (1g) Ground turmeric

  • 0.25 Tsp (1g) Red chili powder

  • 0.5 Tsp (1.5g) Ginger paste

  • 0.5 Tsp (1.5g) Garlic paste

  • 1 green chilli finely diced

  • 1 Tsp (3g) Amchoor powder (mango skin powder)


Atta Dough

  • 300g Atta flour

  • 1 Tsp (3g) Ajwain seed (carrom)

  • 1 Tsp (3g) Nigella seed

  • Good pinch of salt

  • 1 Tsp (3g) olive oil

  • Ghee for frying


Steps

  • Peel and grate the daikon as per the video and then add the salt to the grated mooli. Cover and set aside for 20 mins. After 20 mins squeeze the grated mooli in stages and save all the water. that's going into the dough. There will be a lot of it.

  • Add all the spices listed in the mooli section and mix this through the daikon. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Set aside

  • To make the atta dough add the spices and salt and mix through. Then add the reserved mooli water and knead the dough until it comes together. Sometimes it might need more flour or water depending on the type of flour you use. Knead for 5-7 mins as per video. Put the atta in a bowl and then add the oil and rub it all over. Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 30 mins.

  • After 30 mins portion the parathas into 4 or 6 dough balls depending on size you want. Cover the dough balls and roll out one at a time as per video. Stuff with 1-2 tbsp of grated mooli filling as per video. Don't over fill them. Seal and roll out as per video.

  • Cook in a tawa or dry skillet as per video. After the first flip add 1 tsp of ghee and cook as per the video. Flip over again and add more ghee on the other side and cook as per the video. Keep your heat low and not to high or they will burn. Total cook time should be 5-7 mins. Don't be afraid to flip a few times and move the partaha around in the pan for even cooking. Eat hot and fresh with ajar (pickles such as mango) and seasoned greek yoghurt.


Tips

  • These freeze well so you can make them in batches.

  • This is the same techniques for other stuffed parathas


 


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