Punjabi Lahore-Amritsari Chole Da Parantha

Name: Punjabi Lahore-Amritsari Chole Da Parantha
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp oil; 2 cups leftover chole; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp amchur (dried mango powder); 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Preeti Kalia (@hobbi_espassion)

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A nostalgic recipe of paratha made with leftover chole, reminiscent of mom's cooking.

Prep Time

20min

Cook Time

15min

Total Time

35min

Punjabi Lahore-Amritsari Chole Da Parantha recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings

(1 serving = 1 parantha)

For the Dough

2cups
whole wheat flour
1cup
water
1tsp
salt
1tbsp
oil

For the Filling

2cups
leftover chole
1tsp
cumin seeds
1tsp
red chili powder
1tsp
garam masala
1tsp
amchur (dried mango powder)
1tbsp
chopped coriander

How to make Punjabi Lahore-Amritsari Chole Da Parantha

Prepare the Dough

In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, salt, and oil.
Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough.
Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

Mash the leftover chole slightly.
Mix in cumin seeds, red chili powder, garam masala, amchur, and chopped coriander.

Make the Paranthas

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each into a ball.
Flatten a ball, place a portion of the filling in the center, and seal the edges.
Roll out the stuffed dough into a round parantha.
Heat a tawa and cook the parantha on both sides until golden brown, applying oil as needed.