Follow these steps for perfect results
Whole Wheat Flour
All Purpose Flour
for dusting
Salt
to taste
Black Eyed Beans (Lobia)
soaked overnight and cooked
Red Chilli powder
Garam masala powder
Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Salt
as required
Sunflower Oil
as required
In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt, and water to form a soft, smooth dough.
Set the dough aside to rest.
Grind the cooked black beans into a coarse paste.
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the black bean paste.
Stir in red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt.
Cook on low heat for a few minutes, then remove from heat.
Divide the paratha dough into 5-6 equal balls.
Dust each ball with all-purpose flour and flatten with a rolling pin.
Place 1-2 tablespoons of black bean masala on the flattened dough.
Cover the masala with the dough and roll it into a ball again.
Roll the ball into a paratha.
Cook the paratha on a hot Tawa (griddle) drizzled with oil until well cooked on both sides.
Serve hot with raita and pickle.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Dough can be made a day ahead.
Serve hot with a dollop of yogurt or raita.
Serve with raita and pickle.
Enjoy as a snack or light meal.
Pack in a lunchbox.
Cool and refreshing
Discover the story behind this recipe
Parathas are a staple in North Indian cuisine, often enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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