Punjabi Mooli Stuffed Paratha
by Tarla Dalal

Punjabi mooli stuffed paratha recipe | radish stuffed paratha | Punjabi mooli ke parathe | mooli paratha dhaba style | with 35 amazing images.

Punjabi mooli stuffed paratha recipe | radish stuffed paratha | Punjabi mooli ke parathe | mooli paratha dhaba style is a satiating meal in itself. Learn how to make radish stuffed paratha.

To make Punjabi mooli stuffed paratha, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Keep aside. For the mooli stuffing, combine the radish and little salt in a deep bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. Squeeze out all the extra water by pressing the radish between your palms. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the ginger and radish and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and little salt and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Switch off the flame, transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the coriander, garam masala and dried mango powder and mix well. Keep aside. Divide the mooli stuffing into 4 equal portions. Keep aside. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Place a portion of the mooli stuffing in the centre of the circle. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal it tightly and flatten it. Roll out again into a 150 mm. (6") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha on a medium flame using 1 tsp of oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides. Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make 3 more parathas. Serve hot with fresh curds and pickle.

You can’t resist having a go at these Punjabi mooli ke parathe even as you are cooking them for your family, because the aroma is so tempting and the flavour, oh, it’s almost addictive!

The whole wheat parathas are stuffed with grated radish cooked with a range of spices and spice powders. The whole wheat flour dough of mooli paratha dhaba style is also enhanced with a dash of carom seeds, which get toasted and give out an awesome aroma when the parathas are cooked.

Radish is available in plenty in Punjab, and this stuffed paratha is a regular breakfast affair there. Topped with a dollop of butter, the radish stuffed paratha is usually relished at meal times with a cup of curds and some pickle. Try other paratha recipes like Aloo Paratha or Gobi Paratha.

Tips for Punjabi mooli stuffed paratha. 1. Ensure to add salt and remove water from radish. This makes the stuffing free of excess water, which makes rolling the paratha easier. 2. The dough should be soft to get smooth finished parathas. 3. To carry them is dabba, cool them completely and pack in an aluminium foil and then in an air tight dabba. Pack pickle is a separate small dabba.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins   Cooking Time: 20 mins   Total Time: 30 mins    Makes 4 parathas