Peethi Ki Paronthi | Lentil Stuffed Flatbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat Flour
• Water ( as required to knead)
• Salt to taste
• 1 /4 cup Urad dal (/ split black lentils without skin 1 cup)
• 1/2 inch Ginger
• 1 tsp Cooking Oil
• 2 to 3 nos Green Chilis ( finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds (/saunf)
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
• A Pinch Asafoetida (/ Hing)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   --- For the Dough ---

2. 2

   Knead the flour with salt to a soft dough and keep it covered till making.

3. 3

   --- For the stuffing ---

4. 4

   Wash and soak the Urad dal for at least 30 mins. If you soak for more it's even better.

5. 5

   Drain and grind to a fine paste.

6. 6

   Heat a pan with oil, add all whole spices and then spice powders.

7. 7

   Add the urad dal batter and combine well. Cook till the mix is well cooked.

8. 8

   --- For making the Paronthi ---

9. 9

   Pinch the dough into equal balls. Divide the filling equal sized balls.

10. 10

    Dust and flatten the dough, place the filling and seal it well.

11. 11

    On a dusted rolling board, roll it to a 6 inch circle.

12. 12

    Heat a tawa and cook on hot tawa on both sides.

13. 13

    Sprinkle oil or ghee and ensure the paratha is well cooked.

14. 14

    Serve with Achar or any Sabji