Radish & asparagus Paratha

Daikon & Asparagus Filling

• 1/2 Daikon radish
• 7-8 asparagus stalks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2-3 pinches Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons orange or lemon zest
• 1 - 2 teaspoon Lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Crushed dried thyme or powdered bishops weed (ajwain)

Dough

• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 cup Melted ghee for brushing
• Whey or water for kneading

1. Using a peeler peel strips of asparagus and white daikon radishes of about the same width.
2. Heat oil in a non stick pan and add the daikon & radish. Add the salt, crushed dry thyme (or powdered bishops weed) & zest and saute until the vegetables are limp, but do not break up. Remove from heat , drizzle evenly with the lime juice & set aside.
3. Add the table salt to the flour & knead to a soft pliable dough using the whey (or water). Divide into golf ball sized portions. cover with a damp cloth until ready to make the paratha.
4. Roll out a portion of the dough to about 6 inches in diameter. Brush melted ghee over one side and fold to about 1/3rd the width.Press down on the rectangle and roll again to make a square shape (~ 6 inches). fold over twice & repeat the rolling once again to a square. Fold the square shaped of dough into a rectangle & roll slightly to expand the area (take a look at the awesome puff pastry tutorial to get an idea.)
5. Place strips of daikon & asparagus over the lower half of the rectangle closest to you in a single layer. Carefully fold over the other half over the veggie layer and seal the edges. Gently roll to press down any air pockets & seal the asparagus & daikon
6. In a heated non stick or cast iron griddle, place the paratha & brush the top side with ghee. Flip over and brush the other side as well. Cook each side for about 1 - 2 minutes till each sides develops brown spots. Remove onto a plate & serve hot with a dollop of salted butter & a cucumber raita.