Pumpkin Chapati Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Pumpkin Tawa Paratha Recipe, we will first pressure cook the pumpkin till it is completely cooked, this will take about 4 to 5 whistle and Once down allow the pressure to release by itself and mash them well

Step 2: In a large bowl combine the flour, salt, mashed pumpkin, a tablespoon of oil and knead adding little water at a time to make firm and smooth dough

Step 3: Add one tablespoon of oil to coat the dough and knead again

Step 4: Cover and set aside for 15 minutes

Step 5: Knead once again and divide the dough into 8 portions

Step 6: Preheat the iron skillet on medium heat

Step 7: Roll the paratha dough portions into balls and flatten them with the palm of your hand

Step 8: Toss them on flour and roll them out into circles of approximately 3 inches in diameter

Step 9: Put 1/4 teaspoon oil and spread it on the rolled dough

Step 10: We need to get a triangle shape, to do so, first fold into a semi-circle, then fold the semi-circle into half again

Step 11: You get a mini triangle shape

Step 12: Tossing the triangle on a little flour, roll it out gently into a larger triangle

Step 13: Continue the same process of rolling with the remaining dough portions

Step 14: With skillet on medium high heat, place one rolled out dough on the skillet

Step 15: After a few seconds you will notice an air pockets popping out

Step 16: At this point flip the plain paratha and smear about 1/2 a teaspoon of ghee

Step 17: Using a flat spatula do a light pressing and turning motion to cook to the pumpkin paratha

Step 18: Flip to the other side and press and turn in a similar way

Step 19: You will notice brown spots around the pumpkin parathas and it will be slightly crisp

Step 20: Remove from heat and place on a platter or serve hot

Step 21: Continue the similar process with the remaining rolled portions and stack the cooked pumpkin paratha one above the other and serve hot

Step 22: Serve the Pumpkin Chapathi Recipe along with Dahi Bhindi Recipe or Carrot and Beans Thoran (Subzi Recipe) for your everyday lunch ideas