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Qeema Paratha

Qeema Paratha is a stuffed  rectangular pocket paratha made with minced cauliflower and fresh green peas .This is a vegetarian version of the popular minced meat parathas.
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian Cuisine
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Gobhi ka keema

  • 3-4 tsp oil
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2-3 green chillies
  • 500 gms cauliflower grated
  • 1/4 cup peas boiled
  • 1 potato cubed
  • 4 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 11/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp red chilly powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp kasoori methi

Batter for spreading on paratha

  • 1/2 cup chickpea flour
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 green chillies finely chopped
  • coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a pan and add oil to it .
  • Add onions and ginger garlic paste .
  • Sauté till translucent .
  • Add cubes potatoes , grated cauliflower .
  • Add salt and turmeric and mix well .
  • Sauté till the cauliflower has slightly wilted .
  • Simmer the flame and cover the pan with a rimmed lid .
  • Pour water over the lid and let cook till cauliflower and potatoes are done .
  • Stir in between .
  • Once the potatoes are cooked add the boiled peas , tomatoes and green chillies .
  • Once again cover and cook , till the tomatoes are soft .
  • Add red chilly powder , garam masala and kasoori methi and now sauté on full flame till the veggie has no moisture .
  • You can enjoy the keema with rotis or rice and even use it as a stuffing .
  • Let the stuffing come to room temperature .
  • Mash the stuffing a little . Do not over mash it .

Chickpea batter for spreading

  • Mix all ingredients under the batter and gradually add water to get a smooth Dosa like consistency .

Making the paratha

  • Take a dough ball and roll it .
  • Place the stuffing in the centre and first fold from left , then right .
  • Seal from the sides using a little water . We shall get a rectangular paratha .
  • Place the paratha on a moderately heated griddle .
  • Roast one side and flip over . While the other side is being roasted , add a ladleful of the besan batter over the paratha .
  • Wait for a minute or two for the batter to change the colour .
  • Flip the paratha and drizzle oil .
  • Cook both sides till nice and crisp .