mughlai paratha recipe | moglai porota | veg mughlai paratha bengali recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. a traditional and unique way of preparing the paratha recipe with paneer or potato-based stuffing. yet another classic dish coming straight from the rich and flavoured bengali cuisine. like any other paratha recipes, it is mainly served for lunch and dinner and can be relished with any choice of curries.
the recipe for mughlai paratha is very unique and filling compared to the other vegetables stuffed paratha. moreover the traditional moglai porota is prepared with minced meat preferably chicken or mutton meat coated with egg yolk. however i have prepared it with vegetables and paneer stuffing making it suitable for non meat eaters. in addition, the paratha is deep fried in a hot oil so that the paratha is evenly cooked with the stuffing. but i have pan fried with very less oil as it does not have any meat stuffing which has to be thoroughly cooked before serving. even i personally feel deep frying is more tasty and hassle-free but pan frying should be sufficient and solve the purpose.
the recipe for mughlai paratha can time consuming and hence i would like to pin some tips and suggestions for it. firstly, i would like to clarify the arguments of maida vs wheat flour. yes it can also be prepared with wheat flour or atta too. but traditionally it is made with maida which makes it flaky and tasty. secondly, if you consume egg, than you can top the paratha with egg yolk just before frying. this would result in more flaky and eventually more tasty. lastly, the paratha tastes great when served with spicy potato curry or aloo matar curry. nevertheless, it can be served with any gravy based curry like paneer or mixed veg curry.
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mughlai paratha recipe | moglai porota | veg bengali mughlai paratha
Ingredients
for dough:
- 2 cup maida / plain flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp salt
- water for kneading
for stuffing:
- 2 tsp oil
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 2 chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 capsicum, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
- ½ tsp aamchur / dry mango powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cup paneer, grated
Instructions
- prepare the stuffing by heating 2 tsp oil.
- saute ½ onion, 2 chilli and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste for 2 minutes.
- further add 1 capsicum, 1 carrot and saute till the vegetables shrink.
- additionally, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp aamchur, ¼ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
- saute for a minute or till spices turn aromatic.
- keep aside and allow to cool the paneer stuffing completely.
- after the dough has rested for 20 minutes, knead slightly and pinch a ball sized dough.
- roll the dough to slightly thin thickness.
- further, spread the prepared paneer stuffing in centre.
- now carefully fold and close all sides of paratha forming a square. press gently.
- roast the paratha on hot tawa or shallow fry the parathas.
- spread a tsp of oil on both sides and roast to golden and crisp from all sides.
- finally, serve veg mughlai paratha along with raita or curry.
how to make mughlai paratha with step by step photo:
- firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup maida, 2 tbsp oil and ½ tsp salt. mix well.
- now add water in batches and knead for 5 minutes.
- knead to a smooth and soft dough.
- grease the dough with a tsp of oil, cover and rest for 20 minutes.
- meanwhile, prepare the stuffing by heating 2 tsp oil.
- saute ½ onion, 2 chilli and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste for 2 minutes.
- further add 1 capsicum, 1 carrot and saute till the vegetables shrink.
- additionally, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp aamchur, ¼ tsp garam masala and ½ tsp salt.
- saute for a minute or till spices turn aromatic.
- now add 2 cup grated paneer and mix well.
- keep aside and allow to cool the paneer stuffing completely.
- after the dough has rested for 20 minutes, knead slightly and pinch a ball sized dough.
- dust the dough with little maida and flatten.
- roll the dough to slightly thin thickness.
- further, spread the prepared paneer stuffing in centre.
- now carefully fold and close all sides of paratha forming a square. press gently.
- roast the paratha on hot tawa or shallow fry the parathas.
- spread a tsp of oil on both sides and roast to golden and crisp from all sides.
- finally, serve veg mughlai paratha along with raita or curry.
notes:
- firstly, add boiled and potato along with paneer for variation.
- also, you can use boiled kidney beans (rajma) in the stuffing.
- additionally, roast/shallow fry the paratha on low flame to get the flaky texture.
- furthermore, replace maida with wheat flour for healthier version.
- finally, veg mughlai paratha tastes great when prepared spicy.