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Beetroot paratha




Ingredients for the filling :
  1. BeetRoot - 1 No
  2. Cumin Powder 1 tsp
  3. Ginger-garlic paste- 1 tbsp
  4. Garam Masala- 1 1/2 tsp
  5. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
  6. Chilly Powder - 1/4  tsp
  7. Coriander leaves- 3 tbsp finely chopped
  8. Oil /Ghee as required 
Ingredients for the dough
  1. Wheat Flour - 2 Cups
  2. Water- as required to make a smooth dough
  3. Salt - as per taste
  4. Oil - 1 tbsp or as required.
How to Cook : 
  1. Grate the beetroot to thin pieces .
  2. Pour oil in a hot pan , add gingergarlic paste and saute for 1 minute , add jeera powder , garam masala, chilly powder and saute for 2 minute.
  3. Add the grated beetroot ,saute it and close the pan , cook for 10 minutes.
  4. After 10 minutes ,add chopped coriander leaves , fry for 1 minute till it becomes dry.
  5. Set aside the filling.
  6. Prepare the dough by mixing all the ingredients for the dough.Make sure the dough becomes soft.
  7. Cover the dough with a damp cloth , set aside for half and hour .
  8. After 30 minutes, knead  the dough well.
  9. Divide the dough into equal sized  balls.
  10. Roll out each ball into a thin round shape like we do for chappathis.
  11. Place the filling on one half of the rolled out dough..
  12. Fold the rolled out dough from other side.Press it at the edges.
  13. Gently press it and slighty roll out the dough .( Refer Note )
  14. .Cook both sides well.Before cooking apply ghee on both sides .Cook till it turn brown.
Note :Please check my carrot paratha for checking how exactly the balls are rolled out, how the filling is placed in the dough and cooked.

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