Cabbage & Dal Stuffed Paratha Recipe

Step 1: To begin with Cabbage & Dal Stuffed Paratha firstly boil the dal by adding 3 cups of water

Step 2: Once it is boiled, drain the water and keep the dal aside

Step 3: The dal water can be used to make the dough

Step 4: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a kadhai

Step 5: After the oil gets heated, add cumin seeds

Step 6: When the cumin seeds crackle, add finely chopped onion and fry till onion turns pinkish

Step 7: Once it is done, add the chopped garlic and green chilies and stir

Step 8: Now add finely chopped cabbage, stir and close the lid of kadai, stirring in between

Step 9: Let the cabbage get cooked for about 10-15 minutes

Step 10: After the cabbage softens, add the dal and mix well

Step 11: Take care not to add any water as the stuffing should be dry

Step 12: Add turmeric and red chili powder and stir

Step 13: Add salt according to your taste and mix well

Step 14: Switch off the gas and let the mixture get cooled down

Step 15: Mould wheat flour to make a firm dough

Step 16: Add salt and oil to wheat flour and mix

Step 17: Mould it into a soft yet firm dough by adding water little at a time

Step 18: Cover the dough with muslin cloth for 30 minutes

Step 19: Make small balls from the dough of equal size

Step 20: The size should be a little bigger than the table tennis ball

Step 21: Roll the dough ball into a little bit of dry wheat flour and roll it into small thick flat round shape

Step 22: Place 2 tablespoon of the stuffing on it and close from all sides

Step 23: Dust it in dry whole wheat flour and roll it into bigger round shapes, just like a chapati

Step 24: If you see any air bubbles while rolling, simply pat it gently with your fingertips

Step 25: Then apply 1 teaspoon ghee on the pan and place the paratha on it

Step 26: After 2-3 minutes, apply 1 teaspoon ghee on the upper side and turn

Step 27: Fry for another 2-3 minutes and your paratha is ready

Step 28: Serve Cabbage & Dal Stuffed Paratha hot with Lauki Raita and Dhaniya Pudina Chutney