Name: Mughlai Egg paratha recipe by Swathi Joshnaa Sathish at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Whole wheat flour 120 gms; Eggs 2; Ghee 3 teaspoons; Water required to knead the dough; A pinch of salt; Black pepper powder; Chaat masala 1/2 teaspoon; Coriander leaves finely chopped 2 tablespoons

ABOUT Mughlai Egg paratha RECIPE

Mughlai cuisine is known for its richness . Mughlai foods are rich in fats , carbohydrates and proteins and so the foods are filling and wholesome . Perfect for growing kids as they require fats , carbohydrates and proteins for their steady growth . This recipe prepared using eggs , ghee , whole wheat flour supplies sufficient energy for kids . Eggs parathas can be served for breakfast / brunch / evening snacks .

Instructions

In a bowl , take whole wheat flour , half pinch salt and using water , knead into a smooth soft dough . The paratha dough shouldn’t be sticky . Let the dough rest for 30 minutes for smooth flaky texture .
After 30 minutes , make balls ought of the dough . Roll into thin round rotis . Dust very little flour when really needed .
Heat a skillet .
Meantime , get ready with egg , pepper powder , chaat masala , chopped coriander leaves , the remaining salt .
Place the paratha on the hot skillet . You could see the outer side puffing up . Reduce the heat to low . Now beat one egg and pour to the centre of the paratha . Using a fork collapse the yolk and spread it over the paratha evenly . Sprinkle salt , a pinch pepper powder , a pinch of chaat Masala , a tsp of freshly chopped coriander leaves .
Now fold the cooking paratha like a parcel . Bring the four sides to the centre and close like pockets . Flip to the other side and cook it for few seconds . Smear a tsp of ghee and cook till the egg cooks . The parathas will give out beautiful light brown spots .
Follow the same for the rest of the parathas . I prefer using one egg for one paratha as it really gives the best rich taste along with the exact nutrients .
The flaky Mughlai egg parathas are ready .,
Add extra ghee and serve it hot with any sauce .

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