SWEET POTATO PARATHA

 

 

 This is yet another scrumptious preparation involving sweet potato. This tuberous root is healthier compared to the potato and replete with vitamins,minerals and nutrients. The combination of different spices along with the sweetness of the veggie,makes this paratha, a real treat for the taste buds.

 

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS :

 

SWEET POTATO - 400 GRAMS

 WHEAT FLOUR- 1 1/2 CUPS

CARAWAY SEEDS/ AJWAIN- 1 TSP

CHILLI POWDER- 1/2 TSP

GARAM MASALA- 3/4 TSP

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4 TSP

AAM CHUR POWDER- 3/4 TSP

SALT TO TASTE

GINGER GARLIC PASTE- 1 TSP

CHOPPED CORIANDER LEAVES.

PROCEDURE :

1. Wash and steam sweet potatoes in a pressure cooker for 2-3 whistles and switch off.

2. Allow the veggie to cool and peel it. Grate the peeled veggie.

3. Transfer the gratings along with wheat flour and all the other ingredients cited above. Mix well and knead to a stiff dough and keep it aside for 20-25 minutes.

4. Divide the dough into equal sized balls. 

5. Pinch the dough and  flatten it. Dust some flour on the flattened dough.Using a rolling pin, roll it into slightly thicker chapatis.

6 Heat the tawa and slide the parathas and cook on both the sides until you notice brown spots .

7. Smear ghee/butter on the hot parathas and serve with yogurt/curd