Cilantro Paratha

To make 5 cilantro/coriander paratha

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour - 1 cup

Besan / Gram flour - 2 tbsp

Cilantro - 1 cup (Finely chopped)

Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp (you can add whole cumin or grind it coarsely)

Carom seeds - 1/4 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Ginger and chili paste - 1 tsp

Yogurt - 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Oil/ghee - for frying.

Procedure

• Take wheat flour and besan in a mixing bowl. Add cumin seeds, carom seeds, turmeric powder, ginger and chili paste, and salt to taste. Add 1 tsp of oil and mix well. Remove all lumps. Now, add chopped cilantro and yogurt. Mix it really well and start kneading the dough by adding little water at a time.Consistency of the dough should be soft. Cover the dough with cotton towel and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
• Make a medium sized ball, dip into flour and roll it evenly. Roast it from both the sides nicely by applying ghee / oil. Serve with tomato chutney or pickle.

Sending this over to - Julie's EP Series :Herbs & Spices event.