Author Notes
Mooli paratha was a favorite variety of parathas that my mother would make when radishes were in season. the combination of the bite of daikon & bishops weed makes for a heady combination. —Panfusine
Ingredients
- Daikon & Asparagus Filling
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1/2
Daikon radish
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7-8
asparagus stalks
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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2-3 pinches
Kosher salt
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2 tablespoons
orange or lemon zest
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1 - 2 teaspoons
Lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon
Crushed dried thyme or powdered bishops weed (ajwain)
- Dough
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1 cup
Whole wheat flour
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1/8 teaspoon
table salt
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1/4 cup
Melted ghee for brushing
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Whey or water for kneading
Directions
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Using a peeler peel strips of asparagus and white daikon radishes of about the same width.
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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.
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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.
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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.)
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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
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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.
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