Paratha (Indian Flatbread) Stuffed with Camel's Foot (Bauhinia variegata) Buds Recipe

Name: Paratha (Indian Flatbread) Stuffed with Camel's Foot (Bauhinia variegata) Buds Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup Kachnar ki kali (flower buds); 2 tbsp. besan; 1 tbsp. oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; A large pinch of asafoetida or hing; 1/4 tsp. chilli powder, adjust to taste; 1 tsp. mango powder (amchoor). If you can't find it, add 1-2 tsp. lemon juice; 2 cups chapatti flour. 50/50 whole wheat and white flour can be used, if chapatti flour is not available; Enough water to make a pliable dough; 2-3 tbsp. flour for dusting during rolling out, placed on a plate.; Optional : 1 tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. ajwain or carom seeds, 1/2 tsp. salt.; 1/2 cup oil for pan frying; A tava or flat griddle/frying pan; Long handled, round ladle

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In India, the buds of the Kachnar tree are considered a delicacy. They are available for a short season only and are difficult and expensive to buy.

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Ingredients

1 cup Kachnar ki kali (flower buds)
2 tbsp. besan
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
A large pinch of asafoetida or hing
1/4 tsp. chilli powder, adjust to taste
1 tsp. mango powder (amchoor). If you can't find it, add 1-2 tsp. lemon juice
2 cups chapatti flour. 50/50 whole wheat and white flour can be used, if chapatti flour is not available
Enough water to make a pliable dough
2-3 tbsp. flour for dusting during rolling out, placed on a plate.
<b>Optional</b>: 1 tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. ajwain or carom seeds, 1/2 tsp. salt.
1/2 cup oil for pan frying
A tava or flat griddle/frying pan
Long handled, round ladle