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Whole Moong Paratha | Green Gram Paratha

Whole Moong Paratha | Green Gram Paratha are parathas that are stuffed with protein rich whole moong beans. The paratha is a wholesome breakfast that is high in fibre.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Indian Cuisine, Sindhi Cuisine
Keyword Easy Breakfast
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Vaishali Sabnani

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Griddle / Tava
  • Spatula

Ingredients

Dough

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 3-4 tbsp whole wheat flour to roll the dough

Stuffing

  • 2 cups boiled whole moong
  • 2-4 Green Chilly finely chopped
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • Coriander Leaves
  • Few Mint Leaves roughly torn
  • 1/4 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/4 tsp Dry Mango Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Whole Coriander Seeds
  • 1/4 tsp Red Chilly Powder ( optional )
  • Ghee for Roasting

Instructions

Soaking and Cooking Whole Moong

  • Soak the whole moong at night or for atleast 2-3 hours.
  • Discard the water and rinse again, add fresh water , salt and a pinch of turmeric to a pressure cooker.
  • After two whistles , switch off the flame.
  • Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and drain any excess water.
  • Alternatively cook the moong in an open pot.
  • Let the boiled moong come to room temperature.

Dough

  • Knead a pliable dough, using the reserved water from the boiled moong or regular drinking water.
  • Add very little salt as the reserved water has salt.
  • Cover and keep it aside.

Stuffing

  • Mix boiled whole moong, coriander leaves, mint leaves, chopped green chillies, onions.
  • Also you can mix in some red chilly powder, garam masala, whole coriander seeds and some dry mango powder. You can skip the red chilly if you want a beautiful green colour of the paratha. ( I have not used any )
  • Mix everything very well and divide the mix into 4 parts.

Rolling the Parathas

  • Divide the dough into four parts and make balls.
  • Dust the surface with flour and roll the ball into a disc about 5”.
  • Now apply some ghee or oil to the disc.
  • Sprinkle some dry flour and place a generous amount of stuffing.
  • Now sprinkle some more flour on top and bring together the edges to seal the paratha.
  • Flatten the ball and again using dry flour roll the paratha.
  • Be gentle while rolling. Roll all parathas in the same manner.

Cooking the Parathas

  • Heat a griddle on medium flame.
  • Place the paratha one by one on the hot griddle and cook each side for 1/2 a minute.
  • Apply ghee on both sides and cook, turning sides, till both sides are evenly golden.
  • Similarly, cook the rest of the parathas.