Lauki Parantha

Lauki Parantha

                

Lauki or the bottle gourd is a very nutritious and healthy vegetable.  Lauki is not loved by many people. I am sure, after having this parantha you will definitely grab it alongwith your weekly purchase.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                                      - North Indian

Serves                                                       - 2 people.

Ingredients:

1.   Grated lauki                         - 1 cup

2.   Wheat flour                          - 2 cups

3.   Salt                                       - to taste

4.   Green chillies                      - 2 nos

5.   Ginger                                  - 1 inch long piece

6.   Coriander leaves                - few sprigs

7.   Carom Seeds                      - 1 tsp

8.   Curd                                     - 1 tbsp

9.   Oil                                         - 1 tsp.

Method:  Put all the ingredients into a large bowl, add enough water and knead to make a soft and smooth dough. Let it rest for 20 mts. Now, divide the dough into equal sized small balls. Sprinkle some flour onto the rolling board and roll each ball into a circle. Now, heat a tawa/pan and transfer the rolled parantha to it. Let it cook for a minute. Apply oil and flip to the other side. Apply oil on both sides. Paranthas are done when both sides turn golden brown. Serve hot with a bowl of curd and pickles