Mughlai Paratha
Kolkata's most beloved street indulgence — a layered maida paratha filled with a beaten egg and minced meat mixture, folded and fried on a tawa in ghee until golden, served with alur torkari and kasundi.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Breakfast
Snacks
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 2 cups | all-purpose flour |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 tablespoon | oil |
| 1/2 cup | water |
| 250 grams | minced meat (chicken or mutton) |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander, chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1/2 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 2 | eggs |
| Salt | to taste |
| Oil | for frying |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and oil. Gradually add water to form a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
- 2 In a pan, heat a little oil and add the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent.
- 3 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
- 4 Add the minced meat and cook until it changes color.
- 5 Mix in the cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the meat is fully cooked and the mixture is dry.
- 6 Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
- 7 Divide the dough into 2-3 equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.
- 8 Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
- 9 Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each rolled dough circle and pour some beaten egg over it.
- 10 Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a square or rectangle, ensuring the filling is sealed inside.
- 11 Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry each paratha on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- 12 Remove from the pan and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Tips
Serve hot with a side of cucumber raita or mint chutney for a refreshing contrast.