22/01/2025
Ghiya (Bottle Gourd) Stuffed Paratha Recipe
Ingredients:
For Dough:
2 cups whole wheat flour
Water (as needed)
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil (optional)
For Stuffing:
1½ cups grated ghiya (bottle gourd)
1 green chili (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon red chili powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon coriander leaves (chopped)
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon oil for sautéing
For Cooking:
Ghee or oil for frying parathas
Instructions:
1. Prepare the dough:
Mix whole wheat flour and salt in a bowl. Gradually add water and knead into a soft, smooth dough. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
2. Prepare the stuffing:
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add grated ghiya and sauté for 3-4 minutes to remove excess moisture. Add green chili, ginger, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander leaves, and salt. Cook until the mixture is dry. Let it cool completely.
3. Roll the parathas:
Divide the dough and stuffing into equal portions. Roll out a dough ball into a small disc, place a portion of stuffing in the center, and gather the edges to seal it. Flatten gently and roll into a paratha.
4. Cook the paratha:
Heat a tawa and place the rolled paratha on it. Cook for a minute, then flip. Apply ghee or oil on both sides and cook until golden brown spots appear.
5. Serve:
Serve hot with curd, pickle, or chutney.
Enjoy this nutritious and flavorful stuffed paratha!