Lauki Paratha

Lauki paratha
Ingredients:
For the stuffing
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp hing
½ cup chopped onions
2 tbsp chopped ginger
2 chopped green chillies
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp amchur powder
3 tbsp besan
1 ½ cup grated bottle gourd/ lauki
Salt to taste

For the paratha dough
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
1 cup water/as required

Method:
1. Heat oil in a kadai & temper the cumin seeds & hing for a few seconds, next add the onions, ginger & chillies & saute for 2-3 minutes till slightly brown.
2. Next add the chilli powder, fennel seeds, amchur powder & cook for another minute., Next add the besan & combine well.
3. Now add the grated bottle gourd & mix well till all the masala is combines, season with salt & cook till most of the afternoon is evaporated.
4. Remove from heat & keep warm.
5. Now take the ingredients for the dough in a bowl, add water & salt & knead to a smooth soft dough, rest for 10 mins at room temperature.
6. Now take a small portion of the down & roll into a circle, add about 2 tbsp of the lauki mixture to the centre & seal the edges,
7.  Roll out the stuffed paratha again into a circle & pan fry in oil/ghee.
Serve hot with mango pickle or your choice of chutney.