Raw Banana and Banana Stem Stuffed Paratha Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the by boiling the raw banana in the pressure cooker

Step 2: Cut the banana into two pieces, remove the edges, boil it with water and salt for about 4 whistle

Step 3: Once done, release the pressure naturally, remove the skin and mash it into a fine mixture

Step 4: Heat a saucepan with oil, add cumin seeds and allow it splutter for 10 seconds

Step 5: Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger and saute until it softens

Step 6: Add the chopped banana stem along with ½ cup water and cover it with a lid and cook for about 15 minutes until the banana stem is cooked

Step 7: To this add all the spice powder like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garma masala, amchur powder, salt and pepper powder and also add the mashed raw banana

Step 8: Mix well and cook the mixture for about 10 more minutes on low heat and switch it off

Step 9: In order to make the dough, knead all the ingredients well into a soft dough

Step 10: Now to begin making the paratha, keep some flour aside for dusting

Step 11: Divide the dough into large lemon side balls

Step 12: Dust the dough portions in flour, flatten it and roll it into a 3 inch diameter circle

Step 13: Place the filling on half side of the circle and close the paratha by folding it from all sides

Step 14: Yes it’s as simple as that

Step 15: You will have a big dumpling

Step 16: Press it slightly and gently use the rolling pin to flatten it

Step 17: Take care, the filling can ooze out if the dough is rolled out too thin

Step 18: Now to cook the Paratha, first preheat the skillet on medium heat

Step 19: Place the rolled paratha on top and allow it to cook on one side

Step 20: After about 10 to 15 seconds, flip the paratha

Step 21: At this stage, smear some oil or ghee to cook the paratha

Step 22: Cook the paratha by flipping over a couple of times until you see golden brown spots on both sides

Step 23: Serve the Raw Banana and Banana Stem Stuffed Paratha along with fresh cup of curd by the side or Aam Ka Chunda Recipe to go along with your paratha