Stuffed Paratha!

Paratha is an accompaniment to any Indian meal. Many different kinds of bread accompany meals: naan, chapati, roti...and paratha. This paratha is stuffed with a potato-spiced mixture, and can be eaten as a filling snack.


Prep time: 2 hours + 30 min.
Yields: 12 stuffed paratha

Ingredients:

for the dough:
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. whole wheat flour
pinch of salt
1 c. water
oil

for the filling:
4 russet potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
2 t. ginger, blended into a paste
2 t. ground coriander
1 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. garam masala
1/2 c. cilantro, chopped
1 t. lemon juice
1/2 t. sugar
1/2 t. salt (or to taste)


1. Mix together the flours, salt, water. Knead for about 5 minutes until soft and supple. Form into a ball, and coat with oil. Cover in a bowl for 2 hours.

2. Boil the potatoes until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash the potatoes really well. Make a paste from the ginger and chiles by putting them into a blender with lemon juice and sugar and salt. Add ginger-chile paste with spices and cilantro to potato mixture.

3. Take the dough and form into 12 balls of 2-inch diameter. Coat your work surface lightly with flour. Dust the ball lightly with flour. Roll flat into 5-inch circles.

4. Place the filling in the center. Hold the circle in your hand, and gather the edges and pinch it in the center.

Slightly flatten with your hands.

5. Dust again with flour, and then gently roll it out into a 7-inch circle. Cook on medium heat on both sides for about 4 minutes each side. Brush with butter. Serve. Enjoy!