Layered Green Peas Paratha

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A north-indian delicacy. . Best served with curds and pickle.

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Layered Green Peas Paratha recipe - How to make Layered Green Peas Paratha

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins 4Makes 3 to 4 parathas
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Ingredients

To Be Mixed and Kneaded Into A Soft Dough
2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp salt
water as required

For The Stuffing
1 cup green peas
1 cup chopped coriander (dhania) leaves
3 tsp chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)

Other Ingredients
oil for cooking
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling

Method

For the stuffing

Combine the green peas, coriander and green chillies and blend in a mixer without adding any water.
Transfer in a bowl and just before making the parathas, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
Divide the stuffing into 3 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a circle of 4" diameter.
Place a portion of the stuffing on one circle and spread it evenly.
Place another rolled out circle on top and press the sides gently to seal.
Heat a tava, grease it with oil and cook the paratha till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
Repeat the steps to make more 2 parathas.
Serve hot.

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