Gobi Paratha

Stuffed parathas are a boon when nothing comes into my mind  about side dishes.And this gobi paratha is really so yummy which goes well with some curd and onions.

Prep Time:20 m     Cook Time:15 m

Makes:6

Ingredients

Wheat Flour       - 1 cup

Cauliflower         - 1 cup(grated)

Chilli Powder      - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric Powder -1/4 tsp

Cumin Powder    - 1/2 tsp

Salt                    - as required

Ghee/Oil            - to grease

Method

• Add little salt and water to the flour and knead into a soft dough and set aside.Meanwhile add the cauliflower florets to salted boiling water for five minutes and drain.Grate this using a fine grater.
     
• Squeeze out the excess water from the cauliflower and add the spice powders,salt and mix them well.
     
• Now divide the dough into six portions.Take one portion and roll it slightly.Place the stuffing inside which is almost of the same size as the dough.Cover it nicely and pinch off any excess dough.Now roll this stuffed paratha gently by dusting generous amounts of flour as the cauliflower is watery since blanched in water.Place this on a hot tawa.Turn the other side and then apply ghee or oil.Cook both sides and serve with spiced curd.
                                  
                               
                          
                               
                               
  

Little Words

• Add little ghee to the flour while kneading if desired.
• Dust in flour so that even if the cauliflower is leaving out water it won't stick to the rolling pin.
• Ideal for lunch boxes and easy to pack while travelling.
• Add chilli powder and cumin powder to the curd.

Thengai Sadam/Coconut Rice

Prep Time:10 m     Cook Time:15 m

Serves:2

Ingredients

Cooked Rice     - 1 cup

Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup

Dry Red Chilli  - 4

Curry Leaves    - a sprig

Mustard Seeds  - to splutter

Channa Dal      - 1 tblsp

Salt                   - as required

Oil                    - 1 tblsp

Method

• Heat oil ina pan,splutter mustard seeds followed by channa dal,curry leaves and red chillies.
     
• Now add grated coconut and required amount of salt and mix them well.Now add cooked rice and toss mix them all together and serve with crisps or papads.
                           
                           
  

Little Words

• Add some cashewnuts fried in ghee for a more rich taste.
• Spread the hot rice on a plate and add some oil to it so that the grains are separate.
• This simple delicious dish is yet another favourite of mine.