Stuffed Makai Paratha Recipe (Corn & Coriander Stuffed Flat Bread)
The Stuffed Makai Paratha Recipe is made from a stuffing made from sweet corn, fresh coriander leaves and green chilies. This paratha is packed with fiber and nutrition that comes from corn and whole wheat flour (Chakki Atta - Raita.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for dough
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2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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1 teaspoon Oil
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Ingredients for makai paratha stuffing
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2 cups Sweet corn
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steamed
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2 Green Chillies
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finely chopped
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1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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finely chopped
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1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
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(roast & ground)
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Stuffed Makai Paratha Recipe, we will first need to make the dough for the parathas
Step 2
In a large bowl add in 2 cups of whole wheat flour and some salt
Step 3
Use your fingers and stir in the salt into the flour
Step 4
Add water a little at a time and knead to make soft, pliable dough
Step 5
Knead dough for a couple of minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic
Step 6
Use the fold press and knead motion to make the dough smooth
Step 7
Next we will add a teaspoon of oil to coat the dough and knead little more
Step 8
You want a dough that will be soft smooth and not sticky
Step 9
Next we will divide the dough into 8 to 10 equal portions
Step 10
Cover the dough and allow the dough to rest until you the filling ready
Step 11
While the dough is resting, we will prepare the filling for the paratha
Step 12
Into a food processor, add the steamed sweet corn, chopped green chillies, chopped coriander leaves and pulse to get a coarse mixture
Step 13
Transfer this mixture to a mixing bowl; add the salt and cumin powder and stir well to combine
Step 14
Check the salt and spice and adjust to suit your taste
Step 15
Divide the filling into 8 to 10 equal portions
Step 16
This process of dividing and keeping the portions of dough and filling ready, helps you gauge the number of makai parathas you can make and if you need more or less of the filling
Step 17
Take a dough portion dust it in flour and flatten it on the rolling board by pressing it down
Step 18
Roll the dough out into approximately 3 inch diameter circles dusting with flour in between to prevent the dough from sticking to the surface
Step 19
Now place the a portion of the filling onto the circle and bring the dough from the sides towards the center to cover the filling
Step 20
Once the filling is sealed from the inside, flatten the dough, dust it in flour and and roll it gently to make a paratha
Step 21
Give it a gentle roll with the pin to even it out, if you press and roll too hard, there are chances the filing will come out
Step 22
Proceed the same way with the remaining dough and filling portions
Step 23
Now we will get into the final steps of cooking a Makai paratha, preheat a skillet on medium heat and place the filled dough
Step 24
Allow it to cook on medium heat for about 30 to 45 seconds and flip over
Step 25
Add this stage add a teaspoon of ghee or oil and spread it around
Step 26
Flip again, so the oiled side can cook on the skillet
Step 27
Spread a little more ghee and keep pressing the parathas while on the skillet to cook the paratha evenly from inside out
Step 28
Do the flipping over process a couple of times until both sides get cooked, browned and crisp evenly
Step 29
Make sure you cook on medium heat as it allows the makai parathas to get a crisp on the outside and yet soft texture
Step 30
Once the paratha is cooked transfer to a plate
Step 31
Continue to the remaining dough portions the same way
Step 32
The Stuffed Makai Paratha makes a perfect breakfast or even a quick weeknight dinner that you can have along with a favorite Raita