Name: Laccha Paratha
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: north_indian
Ingredients: 2 cup Atta (Whole wheat flour); 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Ghee (Melted, for dough, layering, and cooking); 1 cup Water (Lukewarm, adjust as needed)

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Instructions

1
Prepare Potatoes and Cashew Paste
- In a pot, add 4 cups of water and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook for 10-12 minutes until they are 80% cooked (a fork can be inserted but meets some resistance).
- Drain the potatoes, let them cool slightly, then peel the skins. Prick each potato all over with a fork. This is crucial for flavor absorption.
- While the potatoes are boiling, soak the cashew nuts in 1/2 cup of warm water for at least 15 minutes.
- Transfer the soaked cashews along with the water to a blender and grind into a very smooth, fine paste. Set aside.
2
Shallow Fry the Potatoes
- Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a kadai or deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Carefully slide the parboiled and pricked potatoes into the hot oil.
- Shallow fry for 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are evenly golden brown and have a slightly crisp exterior.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the potatoes and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
3
Cook the Gravy Base
- Remove the excess oil from the kadai, leaving about 2-3 tablespoons. Reheat the pan on medium heat and add the ghee.
- Add the whole spices: bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamoms, and cloves. Sauté for 30-40 seconds until they become fragrant.
- Add the finely chopped onions. Sauté for 7-9 minutes, stirring frequently, until they turn soft and light golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until the raw aroma disappears.
- Pour in the tomato puree, mix well, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the mixture thickens and you see oil separating from the sides of the masala.
4
Build the Creamy Gravy
- Add the powdered spices: turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and coriander powder. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add the whisked curd (yogurt) a little at a time, stirring continuously and vigorously to prevent it from curdling. Cook for 2-3 minutes until integrated.
- Now, stir in the prepared smooth cashew paste. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens and becomes glossy.
5
Simmer the Curry (Dum Cooking)
- Gently add the fried baby potatoes to the gravy. Add 1.5 cups of water and salt to taste. Stir gently to coat the potatoes well.
- Bring the curry to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and let it cook on 'dum' for 10-12 minutes. This slow cooking process allows the potatoes to absorb the rich flavors of the gravy.
6
Finish and Garnish
- Turn off the heat. Uncover the pan and gently stir in the fresh cream and garam masala.
- Crush the kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) between your palms and sprinkle it over the curry. This releases its aroma.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Let the Aloo Dum rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Ingredients

2 cup Atta (Whole wheat flour)
1 tsp Salt
0.5 cup Ghee (Melted, for dough, layering, and cooking)
1 cup Water (Lukewarm, adjust as needed)

Instructions

1
Prepare the Dough (10 mins + 30 mins resting)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of atta and 1 tsp of salt.
- Add 2 tbsp of the melted ghee to the flour. Rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Gradually add lukewarm water, a little at a time, and knead to form a soft, smooth, and pliable dough. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Knead the dough on a clean surface for 8-10 minutes until it is elastic and smooth.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth or lid and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This step is crucial for relaxing the gluten.
2
Create Layers (15 mins + 15 mins resting)
- After resting, knead the dough for another minute. Divide it into 8 equal-sized balls.
- Take one dough ball, dust it with dry atta, and roll it into a very thin circle, about 8-9 inches in diameter. The thinner you roll, the more layers you will get.
- Spread about 1 tsp of melted ghee evenly over the entire surface of the rolled dough.
- Sprinkle a light, even layer of dry atta over the ghee. This helps keep the layers separate.
- Starting from one edge, begin to fold the dough into narrow pleats (about 1/2 inch wide), like making a paper fan, until you have a long, pleated strip.
- Gently stretch the pleated strip to lengthen it slightly.
- Roll this strip tightly into a spiral or pinwheel shape. Tuck the loose end underneath the coil to secure it.
- Gently press the spiral flat with your palm. Repeat this process for all the dough balls.
- Cover the prepared coils and let them rest for another 10-15 minutes. This second rest makes them easier to roll out.
3
Roll the Parathas (5 mins)
- Take one rested coil and lightly dust it with atta.
- Gently roll it out into a circle about 5-6 inches in diameter. Apply even, gentle pressure to avoid pressing the layers together and making the paratha dense.
4
Cook the Parathas (25 mins)
- Heat a tawa or a flat, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
- Place a rolled paratha on the hot tawa. Cook for about 30-45 seconds, or until small bubbles appear on the surface.
- Flip the paratha. Drizzle about 1/2 tsp of ghee on the top surface and spread it evenly.
- Cook for about 1 minute, then flip again. The side with the ghee should now be facing up and have golden-brown spots.
- Drizzle another 1/2 tsp of ghee on this side. Press down gently with a spatula and cook for another minute, rotating it occasionally for even browning.
- Continue to flip and cook until both sides are golden-brown, crisp, and the layers are visible.
- Repeat the process for all remaining parathas, adjusting the heat as necessary.
5
Serve
- Remove the cooked paratha from the tawa. While it's still hot, gently crush it between your palms. This action helps to open up and fluff the layers.
- Serve immediately with your favorite curry, dal, raita, or pickle.

Mughlai Aloo Dum with Laccha Paratha

Nutrition per Serving

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1. Mughlai Aloo Dum

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2. Laccha Paratha

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