Anatomy of Gobi Paratha
There are two components in the making of Gobi Ka Paratha: Gobi is the Hindi term for cauliflower. The word paratha defines the crisp, pan-fried, Indian flatbread.
Cauliflower (Gobi) Stuffing Paratha Dough for the outer layer
The cauliflower is finely grated and combined with homemade paratha masala, salt, green chillies, ginger, and coriander. The cauliflower stuffing for paratha does not require cooking. Whole wheat flour, water, and a pinch of salt are kneaded together to form a smooth, pliable dough. This dough is then divided into small balls and rolled out into discs, ready to envelop the cauliflower filling. The cauliflower mixture is generously spooned onto the centre of each dough disc before being sealed and rolled out into a thin, round paratha. These stuffed flatbreads are cooked on a griddle or tawa, brushed with ghee or oil and cooked until golden brown on both sides.
Ingredients For Cauliflower Stuffing
Cauliflower florets fresh or frozen Ajwain (carom seeds) help in digesting the cauliflower. Herbs: Green Onion, Coriander, Ginger, Green Chilli Seasoning: Salt and Paratha Masala
How To Make Paratha Stuffing
Prepare Cauliflower
Dry roast red chilli, black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and Kasuri methi until aromatic. Grind to a coarse powder. Add this masala to a variety of paratha stuffings for flavour and aroma.
Rinse the cauliflower and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Grate the cauliflower in a food processor or using a manual grater. Transfer grated cauliflower to a bowl.
Combine salt and grated cauliflower. Keep it aside covered for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes squeeze out all the excess water from cauliflower.
Season Cauliflower
Add paratha masala, remaining salt, green onion, ginger, chilli, coriander, and ajwain. Mix nicely. Gobi Paratha stuffing is ready to use.
How To Assemble Gobi Paratha
Prepare Dough
Combine whole wheat flour and a pinch of salt. Use water to form a smooth dough. Now knead the dough for the paratha. Knead the dough for 5 – 10 minutes. Cover the dough and set aside. The dough for the Gobi Paratha is similar to that for Phulka/Chapati.
Assemble Paratha
Take a medium sized ball from the dough. Roll out a small disc about 3 inches in diameter from the dough ball. Add a big tablespoon of the cauliflower masala to the centre of the rolled-out disc. Be careful not to understuff or overstuff the paratha. Bring the edges of the dough, join them and flatten them. Now roll the stuffed parathas gently to the size of a chapati or roti.
Cook Gobi Paratha
Cook the gobi paratha on a preheated griddle by smearing a teaspoon of ghee/oil till browned and uniformly roasted on both sides. The key lies in achieving the perfect balance of crispiness and even cooking.
Serving Suggestion
Whether enjoyed as a hearty breakfast, a wholesome lunch, or a comforting dinner, Gobi Paratha never fails to delight with its rustic charm and irresistible taste. Gobi Paratha is best enjoyed fresh off the tawa, piping hot with a bowl of creamy curd or yoghurt, a spicy Indian pickle, or a dollop of homemade white butter to add layers of taste and texture to each bite of paratha. For those looking to indulge further, a side of masala chai or a refreshing lassi provides the perfect balance to the richness of the paratha.
Storing and Freezing
Leftovers: You can store the leftover cooked paratha in a hot case or an airtight container packed with aluminium foil or butter paper. Reheat on a griddle or microwave. Freezing: I do not recommend freezing gobi paratha as cauliflower might start spoiling and smelling in the freezer. Meal-Prep: Another approach is to half-cook the gobi paratha without applying oil and store it for a day or travelling. Heat a pan and cook the paratha on one side long enough to see the colour of the paratha change on top. When that happens, remove the paratha and keep it on the side to cool down. Stack the parathas with wax papers in between each paratha and since these aren’t delicate, you can directly put them in a ziplock bag and store them in the refrigerator.
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