Rajma paratha is another variety of stuffed paratha. This healthy paratha is very delicious and it has a goodness of rajma and taste of all Indian spices. This wholesome paraha is perfect for lunch or dinner and also it is a healthy food for your kid’s lunch-box. Instead of frying them you can microwave it to have healthier paratha. To know how to make rajma paratha follow this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

For The Dough

– 1 cup wheat flour
– 1 tablespoon ghee
– Salt to taste
– Oil to toast

For The Stuffing

– 3/4 cup rajma
– 2 tablespoons oil
– 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
– 1 cup finely chopped onion
– 5 tablespoons tomato puree
– 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
– Salt to taste

How To Cook?

1. Mix the Ingredients of the dough with water to a soft consistency. Keep aside for about 10-15 minutes.
2. Soak the rajmas in 3 cups of water overnight.
3. Then boil the rajmas in the same water in the pressure cooker for 20 minutes after the whistle. Remove from the flame.
4. Heat oil in a pan then add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter then add onion and ginger-garlic paste and saute it till onions are light brown.
5. Then add tomato puree and cooked rajma. Mix well.
6. Mash the rajma a little with the masher.
7. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
8. Roll out each of them in square shape and cook on a hot tava on one side only.
9. Then put some mixture on the cooked side, spread a little and fold the edges and make sure that filling is sealed completely.
10. Roast it again on the hot tawa applying 1 teaspoon of oil on each side till brown.
11. Savor this with curd and mint chutney.

Preparation Time: 30 Minutes + Overnight
Cooking Time: 20-25 Minutes
Servings: 2-3 Persons