Raw Banana and Banana Stem Stuffed Paratha Recipe

Steps

1. 1To begin making the by boiling the raw banana in the pressure cooker. Cut the banana into two pieces, remove the edges, boil it with water and salt for about 4 whistle.
2. 2Once done, release the pressure naturally, remove the skin and mash it into a fine mixture.
3. 3Heat a saucepan with oil, add cumin seeds and allow it splutter for 10 seconds. Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger and saute until it softens.
4. 4Add the chopped banana stem along with ½ cup water and cover it with a lid and cook for about 15 minutes until the banana stem is cooked.
5. 5To this add all the spice powder like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garma masala, amchur powder, salt and pepper powder and also add the mashed raw banana.
6. 6Mix well and cook the mixture for about 10 more minutes on low heat and switch it off.
7. 7In order to make the dough, knead all the ingredients well into a soft dough .Now to begin making the paratha, keep some flour aside for dusting. Divide the dough into large lemon side balls.
8. 8Dust the dough portions in flour, flatten it and roll it into a 3 inch diameter circle. Place the filling on half side of the circle and close the paratha by folding it from all sides. Yes it’s as simple as that.You will have a big dumpling.
9. 9Press it slightly and gently use the rolling pin to flatten it. Take care, the filling can ooze out if the dough is rolled out too thin.
10. 10Now to cook the Paratha, first preheat the skillet on medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on top and allow it to cook on one side. After about 10 to 15 seconds, flip the paratha.
11. 11At this stage, smear some oil or ghee to cook the paratha. Cook the paratha by flipping over a couple of times until you see golden brown spots on both sides.
12. 12Serve the Raw Banana and Banana Stem Stuffed Paratha along with fresh cup ofcurdby the side or Aam Ka Chunda Recipe to go along with your paratha.