PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 300 grams wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oil, 150 milliliters water and knead it into a smooth soft dough.

2. Rest the dough for 20 minutes.

3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds, 1/2 teaspoon green chili and stir well.

4. Add 1 teaspoon ginger paste and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.

5. Now, add 180 grams onions and fry till translucent.

6. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red chili, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and mix it well.

7. Cook till the onions turn golden brown in color.

8. Add 1 tablespoon coriander and mxi it well. Keep aside.

9. Take a medium size ball from the dough. (see video)

10. Roll the ball into small circle.

11. Place few tablespoons of the stuffing on the dough circle. Seal the edges completely so that the stuffing does not come out.

12. Flatten the dough circle, sprinkle a little flour and roll them with a roller to approximately six-inch diameter. This is now called a paratha.

13. Heat a skillet, place paratha on it and cook on moderate heat for three minutes. Turn it and pour ghee over it, spread it on paratha and shallow fry over low heat.

14. Turn it and again pour ghee on other side. Cook on low heat till golden brown.

15. Serve hot with curd.