CHANA DAL PARATHA

Serves: 4 people | Prep : 15 mins | Cooking : 20 mins

Health Hack: Lentils are a power house of protein and also a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. They add essential vitamins and minerals to the diet plus the fiber, folic acid and potassium in lentils all support heart health.

Fresh Ingredients

Left-over cooked Chana dal – 250gms
Whole Wheat or Chapatti Flour – 280gms
Fresh coriander – handful, finely chopped
Green chilli – 1 finely chopped
Water – 100mls approx. (depending on consistency)

Spices

Carom seeds – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Vegetable oil – 4 tbsp

Step 1

To make the dough mix the flour, cooked lentils, coriander, green chillies, carom seeds, a little oil, and salt together in a large bowl.

Step 2

First mix the lentils well with the dough and see if water is required. Add water gradually, kneading all the time with your hand (for 8-10 mins) to make the dough firm and smooth. Cover and leave to rest for at 10-15 minutes.

Step 3

Divide the dough into small to medium balls. Roll the balls in the palms of your hands. Dust the balls lightly with flour and roll into flat round circles using a board and rolling pin. Apply a little oil or ghee on this circle.

Step 4

Then roll it up lengthways, like a Swiss roll. Now holding one end start rolling inwards like a cinnamon roll.

Step 5

Flatten this round roll slightly with your fingers and lightly dust with flour. Roll again into a circle but make sure to not roll very thin.

Step 6

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat until it is quite hot. Place the rolled parathas onto the pan and turn up the heat slightly. You will see the paratha puffing up from the base on some sides. Flip the paratha and apply ghee on this side. Wait for the other side to puff up and flip again cooking until at least one side goes crisp. Serve hot with any lentil or vegetable dish.