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Tarasari Paratha Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup gram flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
- 1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Water as needed

Special equipment needed:
- Rolling pin
- Tawa or griddle

Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, gram flour, onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and salt.
2. Mix all the ingredients well and then add the vegetable oil.
3. Mix the oil into the flour mixture until it becomes crumbly.
4. Gradually add water to the mixture and knead it into a smooth dough.
5. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
7. Roll out each ball into a thin circle using a rolling pin.
8. Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat.
9. Place the rolled out paratha on the tawa and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
10. Brush the paratha with oil and flip it over.
11. Brush the other side with oil and cook until both sides are golden brown.
12. Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.


Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Temperature:
Medium heat
Serving size:
Makes 8-10 parathas

Nutritional information:
Calories: 150 per paratha
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 4g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Gram flour can be substituted with all-purpose flour.
- Coriander leaves and mint leaves can be substituted with any other herbs of your choice.
- Red chili powder can be substituted with paprika or cayenne pepper.

Variations:
- Add grated cheese to the dough for a cheesy paratha.
- Add chopped green chilies for a spicy paratha.
- Add mashed potatoes to the dough for a potato paratha.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to knead the dough well to get a smooth texture.
- Use a damp cloth to cover the dough while resting to prevent it from drying out.
- Brushing the paratha with oil helps to keep it soft and prevents it from drying out.
- Serve the paratha hot with your favorite curry or chutney.

Storage instructions:
Store the parathas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
Reheat the parathas in a microwave or on a tawa until they are warm.

Presentation ideas:
Serve the parathas on a plate with your favorite curry or chutney.

Garnishes:
Garnish the parathas with chopped coriander leaves or grated cheese.

Pairings:
Pair the parathas with any curry or chutney of your choice.

Suggested side dishes:
Serve the parathas with raita or salad.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add more water.
- If the paratha is too hard, knead the dough again and roll it out thinner.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to wash your hands and all utensils before cooking.

Food history:
Tarasari Paratha is a popular flatbread from the Indian state of Punjab.

Flavor profiles:
The paratha has a savory and slightly spicy flavor.

Serving suggestions:
Serve the paratha hot with your favorite curry or chutney.

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Region: Indian

Taste: Savory, Spicy, Tangy, Aromatic, Herbal