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Methi + Mooli Paratha is a delicious flatbread, made with wholewheat flour, fresh fenugreek leaves, grated mooli, and a few easy spices. Pair it with a raita, or plain yogurt or a small pat of butter for a wholesome meal. They also pair amazing with Indian curries and always end the meal with masala chai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitutes for Mooli<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mooli is also called white radish or Asian Daikon. Like any regular radish, it has a crisp texture with a sharp, pungent peppery flavor, high water content and offers numerous nutrients and health benefits. However its pungency causes burping that can be discomforting to some people. An excellent substitute for mooli is zucchini which makes a great replacement and easy on the digestion without any discomfort. In addition zucchini is easily available in most grocery stores. Mooli is easily available in Indian and Asian grocery stores, specially Korean markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Paratha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Parathas are unleavened flatbread very popular in North India and Pakistan specially as a breakfast. Made with wholegrain wheat flour called (chakki ka atta)<\/strong><\/em>, whole wheat grains are\u00a0milled using traditional grinding stones called chakkis<\/em><\/strong>. This method grinds grains between two large stone slabs into flour, the result is a slightly coarse textured flour compared to regular wholewheat flour (atta). The bran, gern and endosperm in chakki milled flour(atta) is fully retained making it a lot more nutritious than regular flour where some of the bran is removed. These flatbreads are preferably cooked on a cast-iron pan called Tawa<\/strong> for a nutty crispy texture and flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make parathas a soft dough is made with simply water, flour sometimes salt is added, which is then divided into smaller dough balls about the size of an apricot. They are rolled out into thin flat flatbreads, brushed with a little ghee or oil and cooked on the tava. Full process follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parathas are super versatile, can be unstuffed or stuffed. Stuffed parathas can be made with finely chopped or grated vegetables, paneer cheese, minced meat or enjoy plain. With a little practice these parathas are super simple to make and very delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Methi Mooli Parathas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1 – Make the Perfect Paratha Dough<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A well hydrated soft dough is essential to make stuffed parathas. A well-hydrated soft dough is elastic, pliable and helps to roll out easily without tearing or breaking after the filling is added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with adding whole wheat flour to a large mixing bowl. Add sea salt if you prefer. Mix it with your fingers or whisk. Now start adding room temperature water little by little, mixing the flour with your fingers. Once the dough starts to form and holds a shape start kneading the dough with your hand, feel the dough for hydration, the dough should feel a little sticky at start and as you knead the dough will come together, add a little oil and knead the dough again. The dough should be soft, well hydrated, not sticky and has a bounce if you poke a finger in the dough(see image above left). Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2 – Prep The Veggies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the dough rests, prep the veggies and filling. Grate the mooli or zucchini and transfer it to a clean cheese cloth or nut milk bag. Bring the ends of the cheese cloth or nut milk bag together and squeeze out as much liquid\/juice as possible, I like to spread it out on clean kitchen paper towel to dry out a little more. Discard the mooli juice as it’s pungent, zucchini juice is mild and can be consumed. Wash and paper dry the fenugreek leaves. Pick out the leaves and tender stems of the fenugreek leaves and finely chop them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3 – Make the Stuffing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To the grated mooli or zuchini, add minced ginger, finely chopped green chilies(optional), chopped fenugreek and cilantro. Then, add the ground spices like salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, ajawain (caraway seeds), cumin seeds and amchur (dry mango) powder. Mix everything well. You can also add finely chopped onions to this stuffing for extra flavor(it’s optional).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4 – Assemble and Roll The Paratha<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n