Savoury Peas Parathas ( Parathas )

by Tarla Dalal

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People coming over for high-tea? these savory parathas in a smaller size will make an ideal snack. Peas and spices are pureed and mixed into a stiff dough and flattened into small parathas and cooked. They taste fabulous as is, with no accompaniment. Go ahead and indulge!

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins 6Makes 6 parathas
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Ingredients

1 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1 1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste

To Be Ground Into A Paste
1 1/4 cups green peas
1 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
1 tsp aniseeds
2 green chillies
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Other Ingredients
plain flour (maida) for rolling
ghee for cooking or for deep frying

Method

Heat the oil, add the asafoetida and the paste and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the amchur powder and salt and for sauté 1 more minute.
Cool the mixture. Add the flour and make a smooth, soft dough using water.
Divide into 6 equal portions, roll each portion into small parathas using plain flour for dusting.
Cook on a tava (griddle) on both sides using ghee/ oil till brown spots appear on the surface.

Accompaniments

Achar Dip, Achari Dip
Honey Ginger Tea for Cold and Cough
Lemon Grass Tea
Lemongrass Iced Tea, Indian Style
Minty Spicy Lemongrass Milk

Nutrient values per paratha

Energy	159 cal
Protein	4.1 g
Carbohydrates	18.2 g
Fiber	2.6 g
Fat	7.7 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Vitamin A	130.9 mcg
Vitamin B1	0 mg
Vitamin B2	0 mg
Vitamin B3	0.4 mg
Vitamin C	3.3 mg
Folic Acid	2.6 mcg
Calcium	11 mg
Iron	0.9 mg
Magnesium	0 mg
Phosphorus	0 mg
Sodium	4.3 mg
Potassium	48.2 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg