Besan Parathe Spicy Gram Flour Flat Bread

Feed the cold and starve the fever! A recommended way by many, to combat cold and fever. Besan Parathe Spicy Gram Flour Flat Bread is my go to item when I have cold. I have extremely fond memories of the person who first made this Paratha for me-in Jodhpur, India. In a little chilly climate , this is the most often cooked item for breakfast, as it keeps the body warm and strong to face the cold climate in India. So here I present very authentic recipe from our family in Rajasthan. The look is layered, the feel is spicy and crunchy,and the taste fills the craving for good food specially when you have cold, and you want something to bring a smile on the face! Enjoy this Besan Parathe Spicy Gram Flour Flat Bread any time, as it is extremely quick to make , and it is nn ideal brunch for fall weather sunday brunch!

Recipe makes 2 Pieces

Preparation time 5 min

Cooking time 15 min

Ingredients

1/4 cup besan gram flour
2 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/8 tsp haldi
1/8 tsp ajwain carom seeds
1/8 tsp jeera cumin seeds
pinch of hing
salt to taste
some flour for dusting the bread

For Bread

1 cup flour
1/2 cup water
pinch of salt
oil to grease

Method

Mix everything together and leave it for 15 min.
Making of Dough In a broad pan/dish, mix flour a water at intervals to the flour and knead to a soft but firm dough.Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes at least, ideally for 60 minutes.
Rolling the Paratha
Make a round ball of about quarter cup size and roll it flat about 5 inches wide,dusting once a while in the floru.
Take a tbsp of gram flour mix and spread it around.
Roll from the top inwards and curl it up .
Roll again into 6-7 inch wide round.
Heat a tawa flat griddle on medium flame.
Lay the rolled side face down to cook.
Flip when you see some bubbles forming.
Grease on both sides with oil and cook on both sides till they are crispy and layers are separated,including little bit on the edges
Serve with yogurt, chilli pickle or even plain tastes yum!