Spicy Dal Parathas Indian Lentil Stuffed Tortillas Recipes

Steps:

• For the dough: Combine all the ingredients and knead into a soft dough using 1/3 cup water (you may need a little more or less).
• Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and keep aside, covered with a damp cloth.
• For the stuffing: Cook the washed and drained lentils in in 3/4 cup of water till all the water is absorbed.
• Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet and add the cumin seeds.
• When they sputter, add the asafoetida, cooked lentils, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt.
• Cook till the lentil mixture is dry, stirring continuously.
• Cool completely and divide into 6 equal portions.
• To prepare the parathas: On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 100 mm (4") diameter.
• Place one portion of the stuffing mixture in the centre of the circle.
• Bring togehter all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
• Roll out again into a circle of 150 mm (6") diameter, using extra flour to roll the paratha.
• Place the paratha on a hot griddle, spreading a little ghee or oil over the paratha while it is on the griddle; flip once, and cook until both sides are golden brown.
• Repeat with the remaining dough and stuffing to make 5 more parathas.
• Serve hot with chilled yogurt, pickle or a raita.

Steps:

• Cook the lentils by boiling or pressure cooking until lentils are soft. (Pressure cooking is faster.)
• In a skillet heat the oil and add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds begin to flutter, add onions, ginger, jalapeno peppers, and garlic. Saute until the onions and garlic are golden brown. Add coriander and cumin. Add chopped tomatoes. Saute the mixture well until tomatoes are well cooked.
• Add water. Boil 6 minutes. Add cooked lentils, stirring well. Add salt to taste, stirring well. Add finely chopped cilantro and remove from heat. Serve hot.