Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Gobi Paratha/Cauliflower paratha (Pan fried indian flat bread)



Gobi paratha
Gobi paratha



                                                                                           

For making the dough for parathas use



  • whole wheat flour/atta,
  • salt
  • water
  • oil (for frying in tawa)

using this knead the dough to the consstency of chappathi. Use atta based on your requirement.


Ingredients:


For stuffing:


Chopped  gobi/cauliflower
1 cup
Turmeric powder
A pinch
Ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp
Garam masala powder
¼ tsp
Green chilly (chopped)
3
Salt
As required
Cumin seed
1 tsp
Coriander leaves (chopped)
2 tsp
Oil
2 tsp
Onion(chopped)
¼ cup



Steps to clean cauliflower:

  •  In hot water add a pinch of turmeric and a table spoon of salt, now add bite sized cauliflower and set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Now the worms will start to float on the water if any. After that wash the cauliflower with water twice or thrice.  After removing worms drain it and chop well, set aside.



How to make gobi paratha:
  • In a pan add oil to heat and then add cumin seed once it starts spluttering add onion, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, coriander leaves, green chilly and salt. Saute well till it become golden brown and then add chopped gobi.
  •  Sauté well for 5-10 minutes and set aside.
  • Divide the dough into equal balls. Also divide the gobi stuffing into equal balls.
  • Surface the atta dough balls to your palm size and keep the stuff inside. Now fold it with dough. Pinch the end of the dough with your fingers to make a rough ball.
  • Now the ball with stuffed gobi is ready. Dust some atta flour in balls and flatten it parathas. It should be somewhat thick.
  • Place it in a hot tawa and wipe some oil on both side and cook it till it become golden brown both side.
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Fried round potato/ Potato fry

potato fry
Fried round potato




Ingredients:
Potatoes
3 large
Chilli powder
½ tsp
Salt
As required
Turmeric powder
A pinch
Garam masasla powder
A pinch
Water
¼ cup
Oil
For frying

How to make round potato fry:

  • Slice the potato into thin round slices.
  • With ½ cup of water add salt, sliced potatoes, chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder.
  • Close the pan with lid and cook till all the water got evaporated.Transfer it to a plate and dry the cooked potatoes for 10minutes.
  • In a pan take oil and deep fry the cooked potatoes for 2-3minutes.