Wednesday, January 27, 2016

MyMusingsSangSpeak-Pet Puja - Ajwaini Paratha

Ajwaini Paratha
Ajwaini Paratha is a roti/chapatti(Indian Bread) with ajwain(Carom Seeds) in it, adding more flavour to the mundane roti. It is easy to make and tastes good with all types of subjis and daals.
 Ingredients
Wheat flour - 1½ cups
Water- For kneading
Salt - As per taste
Carom Seeds (Ajwain) - ½ teaspoon
Cumin Powder - ¼ teaspoon
Coriander Powder - ¼ teaspoon
Oil - 1-2 tablespoons
Ghee/Butter - 1-2 tablespoons
 Method
Mix salt, carom seeds, cumin powder and coriander powder well with wheat flour. Then add water to form soft yet firm dough, add about one teaspoon of oil and knead well. Set aside for about 45 minutes to one hour. To make paratha, take small ball of the kneaded dough and roll into a circle, apply few drops of oil and sprinkle little wheat flour and make folds as shown in the accompanying photos. Heat the tawa and roast the parathas well, you may add ghee/butter as per your choice

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