Vatana Bateta nu Paratha is a stuffed flat bread made with a stuffing of peas .The dough is made with potatoes and flour .

Vatana is the Gujrati name for green peas and bateta is potatoes . Since I chose to give a Gujju name I decided to make the paratha following the typical Gujju method of making the stuffing . Whenever I have made parathas with peas I have always boiled them , but today I kept them raw . The Lilva Kachori is made by crushing the raw peas or fresh pigeon pea . I followed the same style. I pulsed the peas along with ginger , green chillies and mint . The mixture should be coarse . One needs to sauté the mix to get rid of the raw smell of peas . After seasoning cool the mixture . The dough is made by kneading in warm boiled potatoes and spices , this makes the parathas very soft .

The parathas should be roasted in ghee to get a lovely flavor . I served these with Gujrati Keri no Gadyo Aathano , Mint Chutney and buttermilk , the typical accompaniments of Gujrati cuisine .

Originally I had planned these parathas for the alphabet V, under the theme Flatbreads and More, but later made Vedhmi which is a sweet Gujju poli.However I am posting these parathas as my Day 3 post under Kids Delight , Travel Food . Parathas make excellent travel food , specially while travelling by road or train .

Vatana Bateta na Paratha

Ingredients

Dough

2 freshly boiled potatoes
1 cup wheat flour
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp red chilly powder
Salt to taste

Stuffing

11/2 cups fresh green peas
2-3 green chillies
2 tbsp mint leaves
1/2 tsp ginger chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste

Method

Dough

Mash the potatoes while they are still warm .
Add the wheat flour , garam masala , chilly powder and salt .
Mix well and bind the dough using water .
Cover and keep aside till the stuffing is being prepared .

Stuffing

Using a mixer pulse fresh green peas , ginger , green chilly and mint leaves .
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non stick pan .
Add cumin seeds , let crack .
Add the coarse peas mix .
Add salt , garam masala and lemon juice.
Sauté the mix till dry and well combined .
Let cool .

Making the Paratha

Pinch out lemon sized ball from the dough .
Roll using the dry wheat flour to a 4” disc .
Apply ghee to the disc and place about 2 tbsp stuffing .
Sprinkle some dry flour and bring the ends together to seal the ends .
Flatten lightly and pat with hands evenly to make a paratha.
Heat a griddle and cook the paratha till brown spots appear .
Flip over and let the other side cook too .
Smear lavishly with ghee on both sides and cook the rest of the parathas in the similar manner .

Here are some Indian breads with Peas

Savory Peas Paratha

Do pad ka Mattar ka Paratha

Mattar ki Poori

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Vatana Bateta na Paratha

Vatana Bateta nu Paratha is a stuffed flat bread made with a stuffing of peas .The dough is made with potatoes and flour .

Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Indian Cuisine

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Ingredients

Dough

• 2 freshly boiled potatoes
• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp red chilly powder
• Salt to taste

Stuffing

• 11/2 cups fresh green peas
• 2-3 green chillies
• 2 tbsp mint leaves
• 1/2 tsp ginger chopped
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste

Instructions

Dough

• Mash the potatoes while they are still warm .
• Add the wheat flour , garam masala , chilly powder and salt .
• Mix well and bind the dough using water .
• Cover and keep aside till the stuffing is being prepared .

Stuffing

• Using a mixer pulse fresh green peas , ginger , green chilly and mint leaves .
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non stick pan .
• Add cumin seeds , let crack .
• Add the coarse peas mix .
• Add salt , garam masala and lemon juice.
• Sauté the mix till dry and well combined .
• Let cool .

Making the Paratha

• Pinch out lemon sized ball from the dough .
• Roll using the dry wheat flour to a 4” disc .
• Apply ghee to the disc and place about 2 tbsp stuffing .
• Sprinkle some dry flour and bring the ends together to seal the ends .
• Flatten lightly and pat with hands evenly to make a paratha.
• Heat a griddle and cook the paratha till brown spots appear .
• Flip over and let the other side cook too .
• Smear lavishly with ghee on both sides and cook the rest of the parathas in the similar manner .

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