"10 Indian Dishes to Warm Up Your Winter Mornings"

Winter Special Parathas

Cauliflower Paratha

This paratha is a winter favorite and is loved by everyone, with the filling made of shredded cauliflower that's flavored with spices. It's best enjoyed with a hot cup of Masala Chai and a dollop of butter.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Cauliflower (shredded)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Mix wheat flour, salt, and water to make a soft dough.
2. In a separate bowl, mix shredded cauliflower with cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt.
3. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them using a rolling pin into small circles.
4. Place 1-2 tablespoons of cauliflower mixture in the center and bring the edges together to seal the filling inside.
5. Roll the paratha gently and cook on both sides until golden brown.
6. Serve hot with butter and Masala Chai.

Stuffed Matar Kachori

Matar Kachori is a crispy and flavorsome pastry that's filled with spiced green peas. It's a satisfying breakfast and pairs well with chutneys.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Ghee
• 1 cup Green Peas (boiled and mashed)
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Mix all-purpose flour, ghee, and salt, and knead the dough with water.
2. In a separate bowl, mix mashed green peas, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt.
3. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them using a rolling pin into small circles.
4. Place 1-2 tablespoons of green peas mixture in the center and bring the edges together to seal the filling inside.
5. Fry in oil until golden brown and serve hot with chutneys.

Paneer Paratha

Paneer Paratha is a protein-rich and delicious paratha that's filled with spiced cottage cheese. It pairs well with yoghurt or pickles.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 cup Paneer (crumbled)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Mix wheat flour, salt, and water to make a soft dough.
2. In a separate bowl, mix crumbled paneer with cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
3. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them using a rolling pin into small circles.
4. Place 1-2 tablespoons of paneer mixture in the center and bring the edges together to seal the filling inside.
5. Roll the paratha gently and cook on both sides until golden brown.
6. Serve hot with yoghurt or pickles.

Kachori with Aloo ki Sabji

Kachori with Aloo ki Sabji is a perfect breakfast during winters that keeps you full for longer durations. It's a combination of fried kachori and spicy aloo ki sabji.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Ghee
• 1 cup Whole Mung Beans (boiled and mashed)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying
• 4 Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp Garlic (minced)
• 1 Green Chili (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Mix all-purpose flour, ghee, and salt, and knead the dough with water.
2. In a separate bowl, mix boiled and mashed whole mung beans, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt.
3. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them using a rolling pin into small circles.
4. Place 1-2 tablespoons of mung beans mixture in the center and bring the edges together to seal the filling inside.
5. Fry in oil until golden brown and serve hot with Aloo ki Sabji.
6. For Aloo ki Sabji, heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
7. Add chopped onions, grated ginger, minced garlic, and green chili, sauté until onions turn translucent.
8. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy.
9. Add potatoes and cook until they are soft but not mushy.
10. Add garam masala powder and cilantro, mix well and serve hot with Kachori.

Methi Paratha

Methi Paratha is a flavorful and nutritious paratha that's made with fenugreek leaves and whole wheat flour. It's a popular Gujarati dish and pairs well with pickle or yoghurt.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Wheat Flour
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1 cup Fenugreek Leaves (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Mix wheat flour, salt, and water to make a soft dough.
2. In a separate bowl, mix chopped fenugreek leaves with cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt.
3. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them using a rolling pin into small circles.
4. Place 1-2 tablespoons of fenugreek leaves mixture in the center and bring the edges together to seal the filling inside.
5. Roll the paratha gently and cook on both sides until golden brown.
6. Serve hot with pickle or yoghurt.

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