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Indian Green Pea Paratha (Matar Paratha) Recipe

A delicious and nutritious Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced green peas.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • as needed Water to knead

Filling

  • 1 cup Green Peas boiled and mashed
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon Green Chili finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves finely chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, salt, and oil. Gradually add water and knead to make a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. For the filling, heat a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add grated ginger and chopped green chili. Sauté for a minute.
  3. 3. Add boiled and mashed green peas, garam masala, salt, and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Let it cool.
  4. 4. Divide the dough into equal portions. Roll each portion into a small circle, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and seal the edges.
  5. 5. Roll out the stuffed dough gently into a paratha. Heat a tawa or skillet and cook the paratha on both sides until golden brown, applying oil as needed.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Indian Bread, Matar Paratha, Paratha
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