Gahat Ka Paratha

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Horse Gram
	2 cups	Whole wheat flour
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 teaspoon	Ginger , paste
	1 teaspoon	Green chili paste
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Water , as needed
	—	Ghee , for cooking

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the gahat dal overnight or for at least 8 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water until soft (about 3-4 whistles).
3. 3 Once cooked, drain any excess water and mash the dal coarsely.
4. 4 In a pan, heat mustard oil and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
5. 5 Add ginger paste, green chili paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Sauté for a minute.
6. 6 Add the mashed gahat dal to the pan and mix well. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is dry. Add garam masala and mix well. Let it cool.
7. 7 In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and water to form a soft dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
8. 8 Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a small disc, place a spoonful of the gahat mixture in the center, and fold the edges to seal.
9. 9 Gently roll out the stuffed dough balls into parathas.
10. 10 Heat a tawa or flat pan and cook the parathas on both sides, applying ghee, until golden brown.
11. 11 Serve hot with yogurt or pickle.