Mughlai Paratha

Mughlai Paratha

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. 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. 2 In a pan, heat a little oil and add the chopped onion. Sauté until translucent.
  3. 3 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  4. 4 Add the minced meat and cook until it changes color.
  5. 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. 6 Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.
  7. 7 Divide the dough into 2-3 equal portions and roll each into a thin circle.
  8. 8 Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
  9. 9 Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each rolled dough circle and pour some beaten egg over it.
  10. 10 Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to form a square or rectangle, ensuring the filling is sealed inside.
  11. 11 Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry each paratha on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
  12. 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.