Chilkewale Parathe
Cuisine: Indian
Author: EasyRecipes .
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Chilkewale parathe, not just kids but adults too need a fair amount of protein to make up for the wear and tear of body cells, boost immunity as well as for body building. Hence , what can be more right than these parathas, which are not only healthy and delicious but also filling! serve with curds to further raise the protein quotient of your meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
  • ¼ cup green moong dal (split green gram)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
  • 2 tsp coarsely powdered coriander (dhania) seeds
  • 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
  • ¼ cup boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes
  • ½ tsp oil
  • salt to taste
  • Other Ingredients
  • ½ tsp oil for kneading
  • whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
  • 1 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into soft dough using enough water. Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Knead again using oil till smooth and divide it into 6 equal portions.
  3. Roll out each portion into 150 mm (6”) diameter thick circles using wheat flour for rolling.
  4. Cook on a tava (griddle), using ½ tsp of oil, till light brown spots appear on both the sides. Serve hot.
Notes
Soak ½ cup of green moong dal in enough water for 2 hours. Drain the water along with the skin using a sieve. Discard the water and use ¼ cup of the skin as mentioned in the above recipe. Soaked dal can be used to make any other recipe.
Recipe by Mithila.net at https://www.mithila.net/break-fast/chilkewale-parathe-5669.html