Protein Rich Parathas – Stuffed Parathas with Carrot filling

Carrot parathas are protien rich,very good for the kids.My sister always packs this as her daughter's (snehal) lunch box.she loves it...

For the dough

Wheat flour, 2 cups

Water, 1 cup (approx)

Salt, as required

Oil, 2 teaspoon (optional)

For the stuffing

Grated Carrot, 2 cups

Turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon

Ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon

Chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon

spring onions, 1 tablespoon (optional)

Salt, as needed

Oil, 1 teaspoon

For the dough

1. Combine wheat flour and salt and knead adding water little by little to form a smooth and soft dough.
2. Add oil and knead for a minute or two.
3. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least half an hour. 

For the stuffing

1. Heat oil in a pan add the carrots, spring onion, turmeric powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, salt and saute till the carrot is cooked. 
2. Remove from heat and let it cool for some time. 

For the parathas

1. Knead the dough that has been resting again for few seconds. Divide the dough to 10 equal parts.
2. Roll the balls into small discs, Keep the stuffing and seal the edges together and roll it again to a smooth ball. Take care that the stuffing is properly covered. 
3. Repeat the process for all the other balls.
4. Flour the work surface, then carefully roll these prepared balls with rolling pins into parathas. 
5. Heat tawa and cook the parathas on both side, drizzling some oil .
6. Serve them with raitha or cilantro chutney or side dish of your choice.