Achari Onion Paratha

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups atta (also known as durum wheat flour)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (also known as carom seeds)
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (roasted and crushed)
• 1 green chili (finely chopped)
• 1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
• water (as required to knead the dough)
• 1.5 teaspoons pickle masala
• more oil (to roast the paratha)

Instructions

1. 1

   To a large bowl add atta, salt, ajwain, roasted and crushed coriander seeds, chopped green chili and finely chopped red onion.

2. 2

   Add 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil, chopped cilantro, achar masala and mix till everything is well combined.

3. 3

   Start adding water, little by little till the dough starts coming together.

4. 4

   Knead to a smooth and soft dough. Place the dough in a container, apply some oil on top, cover and let the dough rest for 15-20 minutes.

5. 5

   Once the dough has rested, pinch a lemon size ball from it.

6. 6

   Using you rolling pin, roll the dough into a circle of around 8 inches.

7. 7

   Meanwhile heat a tawa/skillet on medium-high heat.

8. 8

   Once the tawa is hot enough, place the rolled paratha on top of it. Let it cook from one side for few seconds.

9. 9

   Flip over and now apply oil generously on the cooked side.

10. 10

    Flip again and apply oil on the other side of the paratha as well. Press paratha with a spatula or till it's has brown spots and is well cooked from both sides.

11. 11

    Enjoy the achari onion paratha with butter, yogurt and chai!