Anshu's Food Odyssey

Parathas are counted amongst the staple breakfast foods for all the Punjabis across the world; and me being one of them, have too grown up gorging on a variety of these quintessential flat breads all my life. Be it the world-famous Aloo ka Paratha, the rustic Mooli ka Paratha, the delectable Gobhi Paratha, the healthy Paneer Paratha or the simple Onion Paratha, I have had them all. But.... when it comes to picking my favorite of all, there is only one which tops my list and that is none other than this delicious Chana Dal Stuffed Paratha . Loaded with peppy flavors and a unique texture, needless to say, these gorgeous parathas make for an absolute treat for any food lover; pair them up with plain curd, homemade white butter or a tangy mango pickle on the side and you are all set for a celestial morning bliss right on your breakfast table. Curious to know how it is made? here you go with the recipe... Ingredients Whole wheat flour - 2 cups Ghee/clarified butter - 1/4 tbsp + l

Loaded with the goodness of paneer, freshness of mint and a little hint of spice, these soft, yummylicious and melt-in-mouth parathas make for perfect choice for an indulging breakfast or a lunch box meal. Do prepare this Punjabi specialty over a weekend or a holiday and serve with a dollop of white butter for a heavenly bliss. Ingredients (For Dough) Whole wheat flour - 1 cup Ghee or clarified butter - 1/4 cup Salt - 1 tsp Ajwain or carom seeds - 1 tsp Ingredients (For Filling) Crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) - 1/2 cup Finely chopped onion - 1/8 cup Finely chopped green chili - 2 tsp Finely chopped mint - 1/8 cup Salt - as per taste Red chili powder - 1 tsp Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp Roasted cumin powder - 1 tsp Method 1. Knead a soft dough with all the ingredients by adding water little by little. 2. Next, mix all ingredients for the filling and keep aside. 3. Now, divide the dough into equal lemon sized balls. 4. Roll out each ball into a chapati and