Doodhi Na Paratha/ Lauki ka Paratha

Stuffed with grated doodhi/ lauki/ calabash/ bottle gourd (it goes by many names), this paratha tastes better when served with raita or aloo vegetable curry. Doodhi paratha is another healthy and delicioud flat bread recipe. I hope you enjoy it!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Servings: 4 (8 parathas)

Ingredients:

For the Stuffing:

• 3 cups doodhi, grated
• 2 teaspoon dry amchur powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon green chilli chopped
• 4 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
• Salt to taste

For the Dough:

• 2 cups whole wheat flower
• Salt to taste
• oil for cooking

Directions:

1. First, add salt to the grated doodhi and leave it on the side for ten minutes. Then, transfer the doodhi to a cloth and squeeze out the excess water.
2. Transfer the doodhi to a bowl, add all the above mentioned ingredients under stuffing and mix it well.
3. Next, combine the wheat flour and salt in a bowl. Mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Make eight round balls.
4. Roll the dough into a circle 4 inches in diameter. Place the stuffing in the center and bring the edges together at the center to seal tightly.
5. Roll it out again into a circle 6 inches in diameter using little flour.
6. Heat the tava or pan on medium heat and cook each paratha, using a little oil, until golden brown spots appear on both sides.
7. Repeat the procedure with rest of the balls.
8. Serve hot with raita (yogurt) or potato vegetable curry.