Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
3 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

0.5 cup

All Purpose Flour

for dusting

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 cup

Black Eyed Beans (Lobia)

soaked overnight and cooked

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli powder

0.25 tsp

Garam masala powder

0.25 tsp

Cumin seeds (Jeera)

1 pinch

Salt

as required

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

as required

Step 1
~5 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt, and water to form a soft, smooth dough.

Step 2
~5 min

Set the dough aside to rest.

Step 3
~5 min

Grind the cooked black beans into a coarse paste.

Step 4
~5 min

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

Step 5
~5 min

Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the black bean paste.

Step 6
~5 min

Stir in red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt.

Step 7
~5 min

Cook on low heat for a few minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 8
~5 min

Divide the paratha dough into 5-6 equal balls.

Step 9
~5 min

Dust each ball with all-purpose flour and flatten with a rolling pin.

Key Technique: Rolling
Step 10
~5 min

Place 1-2 tablespoons of black bean masala on the flattened dough.

Step 11
~5 min

Cover the masala with the dough and roll it into a ball again.

Step 12
~5 min

Roll the ball into a paratha.

Step 13
~5 min

Cook the paratha on a hot Tawa (griddle) drizzled with oil until well cooked on both sides.

Step 14
~5 min

Serve hot with raita and pickle.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a softer paratha, add a tablespoon of yogurt to the dough.

Make sure the black bean stuffing is not too wet.

Cook the parathas on medium heat to ensure they cook through.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with raita and pickle.

Enjoy as a snack or light meal.

Pack in a lunchbox.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Burani Raita
Mixed Vegetable Raita
Mango Pickle

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North India

Cultural Significance

Parathas are a staple in North Indian cuisine, often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Quick Lunch
Party Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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