Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram) Stuffed Paratha (Indian Flatbread) Recipe

Name: Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram) Stuffed Paratha (Indian Flatbread) Recipe
Ingredients: Stuffing or filling:; 150 gm. or 1 cup chana or Bengal gram dal, skinless; 2 cups water; 1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled; 2 green chillies, de-stalked; 1 tbsp. finely chopped coriander leaves; 1 tsp salt, adjust to taste; 1 tsp. cumin seeds, roasted (microwave on full for 5-6 minutes) and ground; For the Dough:; 500 gm. ( 3 1/2-4 cups) chapatti flour (keep a little aside on a plate, to use for dusting); 300 ml. water approximately. Add a little more or a little less until you get a soft dough; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 3-4 tbsp. flour placed on a plate, for dusting (rolling out); Ghee or cooking oil for shallow frying

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This recipe is based on the Pooran Poli or sweet paratha recipe, which comes from Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat states of India.

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Ingredients

<b>Stuffing or filling:</b>
150 gm. or 1 cup chana or Bengal gram dal, skinless
2 cups water
1 medium onion, peeled and roughly chopped
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled
2 green chillies, de-stalked
1 tbsp. finely chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
1 tsp. cumin seeds, roasted (microwave on full for 5-6 minutes) and ground
<b>For the Dough:</b>
500 gm. ( 3 1/2-4 cups) chapatti flour (keep a little aside on a plate, to use for dusting)
300 ml. water approximately. Add a little more or a little less until you get a soft dough
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
3-4 tbsp. flour placed on a plate, for dusting (rolling out)
Ghee or cooking oil for shallow frying