adipoli parathas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• for the dough:
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup water
• for the filling:
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 green chile pepper, chopped
• 1 (1 1/2 inch) piece ginger, grated
• 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 10 fresh curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• sea salt to taste
• 6 ounces uncooked prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 eggs, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• to make the dough, place the flour into a mixing bowl. gradually stir in 1/4 cup vegetable oil and the water to make a soft, pliable dough. turn the dough out a floured work surface and knead until smooth, about 4 minutes. transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and set aside for 1 hour.
• heat 1/2 cup of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. sprinkle in the mustard seeds; when the seeds start to pop, stir in the green chile, ginger, onions, and curry leaves. cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. add the turmeric and a pinch of salt and cook for 1 minute more. mix in the prawns and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. remove from the heat and set aside.
• divide the dough into 8 equal portions. place one piece in the palm of your hands and roll it into a smooth ball. lightly dust with flour, then place it on work surface and roll out the dough into a paper-thin round about 8 1/2 inches (22 cm) in diameter. repeat with the remaining dough.
• heat a cast iron skillet or heavy frying pan over medium heat. brush the skillet with oil or use cooking spray.
• stir the beaten eggs into the prawn filling mixture. place a circle of dough into the preheated skillet. spread 3 tablespoons of filling over the dough. cook until the bottom of the bread has browned, about 5 minutes. lower the heat and carefully turn the paratha over with a spatula. cook for an additional 5 minutes so the prawn mixture is well stuck to the paratha. flip the paratha over again and transfer it to a cutting board.
• roll the paratha into a cylinder shape to enclose the filling. repeat with the remaining dough and filling. cut each stuffed paratha in half to serve.