Lauki Paratha Recipe

Ingredients

Whole wheat flour: 1 cup

Grated lauki (bottle gourd): ½ cup

Green chilies (finely chopped): 1-2

Ginger (grated): 1 tsp

Fresh coriander leaves (chopped): 2 tbsp

Ajwain (carom seeds): ¼ tsp

Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp

Red chili powder: ½ tsp

Garam masala: ½ tsp

Salt: to taste

Water: as needed for kneading

Ghee or oil: for cooking

Preparation

Squeeze the grated lauki lightly to remove excess water but reserve it for kneading the dough.

In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, grated lauki, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, ajwain, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.

Add the reserved lauki water gradually and knead the mixture into a soft dough. Add more water if needed. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.

Flatten each ball slightly, dust with dry flour, and roll it out into a paratha.

Heat a tawa or skillet and cook the paratha on medium heat. Flip and apply a little ghee or oil on both sides, cooking until golden brown spots appear.

Repeat with the remaining dough portions.

Serve hot with yogurt, pickle, or chutney.

Servings: makes 4-5 parathas