Green peas paratha or matar paratha is a delicious Indian flatbread made with atta and green peas filling. They are perfect for breakfast and lunchboxes. Peas paratha or matar paratha are Indian flatbread where whole wheat flour is stuffed with green peas filling and shallow-fried. This delicious muttar paratha has spicy-tangy peas filling and the outer cover is made with atta (chapati flour or Indian whole wheat flour).
Ingredients
For the Filling2 cups green peas
2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 inch ginger grated
1 teaspoon chilli powder
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon amchur
1 teaspoon fennel powder
1 tablespoon besan
For the Dough2 cups atta
1 tablespoon oil plus extra for frying the paratha
Salt to taste
Water to knead the dough
Method
To make The Filling- Take peas and water in a saucepan and bring to boil
- Boil until the peas are completely cooked but are not mushy
- Strain the water from the peas and let it cool slightly
- Mash them using a masher or fork
- Heat oil in a frying pan and add cumin seeds
- Once they splutter, add grated ginger. Saute for a few seconds
- Add the mashed peas
- Next, add coriander powder, fennel powder, turmeric, chilli powder, amchur, and salt
- Mix well and let it cook for 5-6 minutes
- Add the besan and mix well. Cook for a further 5 minutes
- Increase the heat and let the moisture content dry
- Turn off the heat and let the filling cool completely.
To Make The Dough
- Mix whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon oil, and salt in a large bowl
- Crumble the flour well
- Slowly add water and knead into a soft dough
- Cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
To Make The Paratha- Once the dough is rested, knead it for 2 minutes
- Divide the dough into 10 equal parts
- Roll one portion of the dough into a small circle. Place 2-3 tablespoons of stuffing mixture in the center. Slowly bring the sides of the dough together and seal it completely
- Roll the stuffed dough into 6-7 inch disc using some extra flour for dusting
- Heat a tawa or griddle. Place the rolled paratha on it and let it cook for 1-2 minutes. Do not add oil at this stage
- Flip over to cook the other side. Apply 1 teaspoon oil on the cooked side
- Flip again and gently press using a spatula or wide spoon. Apply some oil and let it cook completely
- Repeat with rest of the dough
- Serve hot.