Name: Paratha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: north_indian
Ingredients: 2 cup Atta; 1 tsp Salt; 0.25 cup Ghee (melted, for layering and frying); 1 cup Water (lukewarm, adjust as needed)

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Instructions

1
Boil, Cool, and Grate the Eggs
- Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water by at least an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes for perfect hard-boiled eggs.
- Drain the hot water and immediately run cold water over the eggs or place them in an ice bath for 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
- Once completely cool, peel the eggs and grate them using the large holes of a box grater. Set the grated eggs aside.
2
Prepare the Masala Base
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and allow them to splutter for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the finely chopped onions and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are soft and have turned a deep golden brown. This step is crucial for the flavor of the curry.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for another 60 seconds until the raw aroma disappears.
3
Cook Tomatoes and Spices
- Add the finely chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring and mashing them with your spoon, until they break down and become pulpy.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything well.
- Continue to cook the masala on medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until you see oil separating from the sides of the masala. This indicates that the base is perfectly cooked.
4
Combine and Finish the Dish
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the grated eggs to the pan.
- Gently fold the eggs into the masala, ensuring they are evenly coated without mashing them too much.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of water (or more for a looser consistency), and add the crushed kasuri methi. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for 3-4 minutes. This allows the eggs to absorb the flavors of the masala.
- Turn off the heat. Sprinkle the garam masala and chopped coriander leaves over the top. Give it one final gentle stir.
5
Serve
- Let the Egg Keema Masala rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with fresh roti, pav (bread rolls), parathas, or as a side with dal and rice.

Ingredients

2 cup Atta
1 tsp Salt
0.25 cup Ghee (melted, for layering and frying)
1 cup Water (lukewarm, adjust as needed)

Instructions

1
Prepare the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of atta and 1 tsp of salt. Mix well.
- Gradually add lukewarm water while mixing with your fingers. Start with 3/4 cup and add more tablespoon by tablespoon as needed.
- Knead for 8-10 minutes to form a soft, smooth, and pliable dough. It should not be sticky. The ideal consistency is soft to the touch, similar to an earlobe.
- Add 1 tsp of ghee and knead for another minute to make the dough smooth.
2
Rest the Dough
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth or a lid and let it rest for at least 20-30 minutes. This step is crucial as it allows the gluten to relax, making the parathas softer and easier to roll.
3
Divide and Shape
- After resting, knead the dough gently for 30 seconds.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal-sized portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball between your palms.
4
Create the Layers (Triangle Fold)
- Take one dough ball and flatten it slightly. Dust it with dry atta.
- Roll it into a circle about 4-5 inches in diameter.
- Spread about 1/4 tsp of melted ghee evenly over the surface.
- Fold the circle in half to create a semi-circle. Apply a little more ghee on the top surface of the semi-circle.
- Fold it in half again to form a triangle.
- Gently press the triangle and dust it with dry atta.
5
Roll the Paratha
- Place the layered triangle on a rolling board. Roll it out gently and evenly into a larger triangle, about 6-7 inches in length on each side. Don't press too hard, as this can cause the layers to merge.
6
Cook the Paratha
- Heat a tawa (flat griddle) over medium-high heat. The tawa should be hot but not smoking.
- Carefully place the rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Cook for about 30-40 seconds, or until you see small bubbles appear on the surface.
- Flip the paratha. Cook the other side for about 1 minute, until light golden-brown spots appear.
- Spread about 1/2 tsp of ghee on the top surface and flip it again.
- Gently press the paratha with a flat spatula, especially around the edges, to encourage it to puff up. Cook for 30-40 seconds until this side is golden brown and crisp.
- Apply ghee to the other side, flip, and cook for another 20-30 seconds.
- Remove from the tawa and repeat the process for the remaining dough balls.
7
Serve
- Serve the hot, flaky parathas immediately with your favorite curry, dal, yogurt, or pickle.

Egg Keema Masala with Paratha

Nutrition per Serving

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1. Egg Keema Masala

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2. Paratha

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