Pae Paratha Recipe
Fried dough stuffed with yellow peas and fried onions.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water while kneading to form a soft, pliable dough.
- 2
Resting the Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing the Filling
- 3
Cooking Yellow Peas
Soak the yellow peas in water overnight. Drain and boil them in fresh water until soft. Drain and mash the peas.
- 4
- 5
Combining Filling Ingredients
Add the mashed yellow peas, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to the onion mixture. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Assembling and Cooking the Parathas
- 6
Rolling the Dough
Divide the rested dough into equal balls. Roll out each ball into a small circle, about 4 inches in diameter.
- 7
Stuffing the Parathas
Place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle. Fold the edges over the filling to enclose it completely, forming a ball again.
- 8
Rolling Stuffed Parathas
Gently flatten the stuffed ball and roll it out into a larger circle, about 6-7 inches in diameter.
- 9
Frying the Parathas
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook each paratha until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
