Mooli Paratha

Ingredients

• For the Dough
• 2 cups wheat flour
• A pinch of salt
• Water, as required (add gradually)
• 1 teaspoon oil or ghee
• For the Mooli Filling
• 2 radishes, grated
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 3-4 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds, crushed
• For Cooking the Mooli Paratha
• Wheat flour (for dusting)
• Ghee or oil, as required
• NOTE: Some ingredients can be replaced with their vegan counterparts.

Instructions

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   --- Make the Dough ---

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   In a large mixing bowl, combine wheat flour and salt. Mix well. Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Add a bit of oil and spread it over the dough. Cover it with a damp tissue or cloth and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.

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   NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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   --- Make the Filling ---

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   Peel the radishes and grate them using a grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess water thoroughly.

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   In a mixing bowl, combine the grated radish with ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, black salt, dry mango powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, and carom seeds. Mix well.

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   NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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   --- How to Make Mooli Paratha ---

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   Once rested, knead the dough lightly and divide it into equal-sized portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball.

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    Dust one dough ball with dry flour and roll it into a small disc. Place 2-3 tbsp of the mooli filling in the center. Bring the edges together and seal the filling completely to form a stuffed ball.

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    Dust it with dry flour and gently roll it into a paratha, ensuring the filling stays intact.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- Cook the Parathas ---

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    Heat a tawa or skillet over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbles appear. Flip and apply ghee or oil on the cooked side. Flip again and apply ghee/oil on the other side. Press the paratha lightly with a spatula for even cooking. Cook until both sides are golden brown and crispy. Repeat the process for all the mooli-stuffed parathas.

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- Serving ---

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    Your delicious mooli parathas are ready. Serve them hot with yogurt, pickle, or a dollop of butter and enjoy the cozy warmth of homemade Mooli Parathas this winter!

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    NOTE: Watch the recipe video to learn how to perform these cooking steps.

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    --- ENJOY THIS RECIPE ---

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    ENJOY THIS RECIPE.