Mughlai Paratha (মুঘলাই পরটা)
Mughlai paratha is a kind of snacks that is almost as same process like paratha made with egg filling inside.
Equipment
- 1 Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Wooden Roti Maker (Can be use clean counter and wooder belon to make the shape)
Ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour (brown flour can also be use)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 Onion
- 3 green chilli
- 2 tbsp oil (for the dough)
- oil (fry the paratha)
- salt, black pepper, red chilli pepper powder, turmeric powder (as needed)
- ½ tbsp cumin
- Water (as needed)
Instructions
The steps for the dough
- Mix 2 cups of flour in a bowl with a pinch of salt and 2tbsp oil. Mix it well with hand until you can make round shape with the dry flour.
- Then add lukewarm water slowly (as needed) to make the dough. Pour the water accordingly to make it soft.
- Make a round shape of the dough and put a bit of oil on top. And keep it in rest for 5 minutes.
Process of frying the paratha:
- Whisk 2 eggs by adding salt, onion, cumin and green chilli.
- Make 4-5 small balls from the dough. Each of them will be equal shaped. Use the wooden roti maker or roller to make circle shaped with the dough. Meanwhile warm up the oil on the non stick pan.
- On the circled roti, put mixed egg as needed to leave space to fold the roti in certain shape.
- Now fold from each side and give the paratha a square or rectangular shape. Follow the picture below to make sure of the folding.
- Once the oil is heated enough, put the paratha on the oil gently to fry. Flip as needed to make sure all the sides are cooked.
- After frying the paratha, place it on the paper towel to let it soak the oil.
- Serve it with mayo, ketchup, or onion. It is best served as a snack with the evening tea.