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Masala Parantha | Besan Parantha | Spicy Indian Flatbread

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time20 mins

Masala Parantha is an Indian flatbread made from whole wheat flour, gram flour (besan), fresh coriander, onion, ginger, green chillies, yogurt and few spices.

Ingredients
 4 cups whole wheat flour
 2 cups gram flour
 1 cup cilantro/fresh coriander, finely chopped
 1 cup onion, finely chopped
 1 tsp ginger, grated
 1 tsp green chillies, (optional) finely chopped
 2 tbsp yogurt
 1 tsp carrot seeds
 1 tsp red chilli powder
 ½ tsp garam masala
 ¼ tsp turmeric powder
 ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
 1 tsp salt (adjust it to taste)
 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Preparation
1

Mix all the ingredients (except oil) well to make sure spices are combined nicely to make a soft dough.

2

Knead the dough well adding warm water as required. Grease the dough with oil and rest it for 10 minutes.

3

Make lemon sized balls. Dust the ball with wheat flour and on a flatboard roll it into a thin disc using rollin pin. Brush a little oil and fold it into semi-circle. Fold it again to a triangle.

4

Dust the triangle with wheat flour and roll it into a bigger thin triangle like a parantha. On a hot griddle/tawa place the rolled triangle parantha.

5

On medium heat bake it on both sides until properly cooked. You can apply oil while baking it to make it more crispy.

6

Serve the Masala Parantha hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Masala Parantha

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 10.4mg1%
Potassium 0.159mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 20.1g7%

Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Protein 4.5g9%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 3%
Iron 6%
Vitamin E 1%
Thiamin 10%
Riboflavin 0%
Niacin 8%
Folate 11%
Phosphorus 15%
Magnesium 10%
Zinc 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.