Pudina Kanda Jawari Roti - Mint Onion Paratha Recipe

Pudina Kanda Jawari Roti

You must have tried several variations of Parathas like Alu Paratha, Gobi Paratha, etc. You should try this finger licking tasty parathas made of Pudina, Onions and Jawari. We call it 'Pudina Kanda rotla' or 'Pudina Kanda roti'. You can have these parathas with curd to make it a punch packed main course.

Pudina Kanda Roti Recipe

Ingredients:

Jawari flour 2 cups

Mint leaves finely chopped 1/2 cup

Onion finely chopped 1/3 cup

Garlic finely chopped ½ tablespoon

Green chillies finely chopped 1 teaspoon

Ajwain 1/3 teaspoon

Sesame seeds 1/4 teaspoon

Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon

Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon

Sugar 1/3 teaspoon

Salt to taste

Oil 1 teaspoon

Water required to knead dough

Preparation steps:

In a mixing bowl, take jawar flour, add the chopped mint leaves, onion, garlic and green chillies.

Add ajwain, sesame seeds and the spices, sugar, salt and oil. Then gently mix all together.

In a plate take a portion of the flour and add drop of water and start kneading the dough. You can add few more drops of water and at the same time you also need to knead the dough.

With the help of your palm you need to press the dough and make it round in shape.

I make it on a piece of cloth with hand. You can take help of the rolling pin and make it into paratha size round shape.

Take a tawa on medium heat, and gently lift the Jawari roti, put it on the tawa. Increase the flame for 10 sec, then flip the Jawari roti with spatula and slow down the heat and allow to cook. Then add a spoon of oil on one side, flip again and add oil to the other side of Jawari roti.

Cook from both sides on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. If you want crispy texture you need to lower the flame and cook till it looks crispy.

Ready to serve Pudina Kanda Jawari roti (Mint Onion Paratha) with plain curd, Chunda or any pickle that you like.