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 .
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 .
Notes
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