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Golden gobi paratha with a dollop of butter, served with curd and pickle
BreakfastVegetarianNorth Indianmedium

Gobi Paratha

Whole wheat flatbread stuffed with spiced grated cauliflower

TOTAL TIME65 MIN
SERVINGS4 PORTIONS
CALORIES260 KCAL
REWARD XP+150 XP

INGREDIENTS

13 ITEMS REQUIRED
4 P
For the dough
For the filling
For cooking
NUTRITION TICKET (PER SERVING)
CALORIES260
PROTEIN6g
FAT11g
CARBS34g
EQUIPMENT
Mixing BowlFlat Griddle / TawaRolling Pin & BoardBox Grater

Execution Timeline

9 SEQUENTIAL TIMED STEPS

1GRATE THE CAULIFLOWER
10 MIN

Wash the cauliflower florets and grate them finely using a box grater or food processor until you have loose, rice-like crumbs.

Tip: Grate over a colander so any excess moisture drains away as you work
2KNEAD THE DOUGH
8 MIN

Combine the whole wheat flour and salt in a mixing bowl, then gradually add water while kneading until you get a soft, smooth dough.

Tip: Add water a little at a time — the dough should be soft but not sticky
3REST THE DOUGH
5 MIN

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest so the gluten relaxes, making it easier to roll later.

4BLOOM THE CUMIN SEEDS
3 MIN

Heat a teaspoon of ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds, sautéing until they turn fragrant and start to sizzle.

Tip: The seeds should sizzle and release aroma within seconds — watch closely so they don’t burn
5MIX THE FILLING
5 MIN

In a bowl, combine the grated cauliflower, bloomed cumin, green chili, ginger, coriander leaves, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, ajwain, and salt, then squeeze out any excess moisture with your hands.

Tip: Squeezing out the moisture thoroughly is what keeps the paratha from tearing while rolling
6STUFF AND ROLL THE PARATHAS
12 MIN

Divide the dough into equal balls, flatten each one, place a portion of the cauliflower filling in the center, seal the edges, and roll out gently into a flat disc.

Tip: Roll gently and evenly using light pressure so the filling doesn’t burst through the dough
7DRY-COOK THE FIRST SIDE
2 MIN

Place the rolled paratha on a hot tawa and cook without oil until small bubbles start to appear on the surface.

8COOK BOTH SIDES WITH GHEE UNTIL GOLDEN
4 MIN

Flip the paratha, spread ghee on the cooked side, flip again, spread ghee on the other side, and cook both sides until golden-brown crisp spots appear.

Tip: Press down gently with a spatula for even browning and golden crisp spots
9REPEAT FOR THE REMAINING PARATHAS
6 MIN

Repeat the stuffing, rolling, and cooking process with the remaining dough and filling, stacking the finished parathas and serving warm.