Step-by-step
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 3 tsp oil and saute 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp kasuri methi until it turns aromatic.
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now add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute well.
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further add 3 tomato and saute well.
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mash the tomatoes until it turns soft and mushy.
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keeping the flame on low add 1 tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric and ½ tsp garam masala.
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saute on low flame until it turns aromatic.
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cool the mixture and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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add 1½ cup wheat flour, ¼ tsp ajwain, 2 tbsp coriander and 1 tsp salt.
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crumble and mix until the masala is well combined.
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add ¼ cup water or as required and knead the dough.
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knead to smooth and soft dough.
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cover and rest for 20 minutes.
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pinch a small ball sized dough and flatten. also dust with some wheat flour.
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furthermore, roll it into a thin circle as of chapati. roll as thin as possible.
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grease the chapati with oil and sprinkle wheat flour over it. this helps to get flakey layers.
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now start creating pleats by folding with the help of fingers.
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begin to roll the pleated dough like a swiss roll.
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furthermore, secure the end by pressing gently. take the rolled ball and dust with some wheat flour.
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and start rolling to a slightly thick circle. do not roll too thin as you wont be able to enjoy the layers.
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take hot tawa and place the rolled paratha.
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after a minuter flip off and cook the other side.
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once the golden brown spots start appearing on both sides grease with oil.
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furthermore, flip and roast both sides. then crush the paratha to form layers.
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finally, serve tomato paratha immediately with veg kurma or any curry of your choice.
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Notes
- firstly, use ripened tomatoes to get an intense flavour.
- also, if you are running short of time, then blend tomato to a paste and knead the dough.
- additionally, preparing lachha paratha style is optional.
- finally, tomato paratha or tomato onion paratha recipe tastes good when prepared slightly spicy and tangy.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/tomato-paratha-recipe-tamatar-ka-paratha/