🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Masoor Chaat Masala Paratha

Name: Masoor Chaat Masala Paratha
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Red Lentils

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Yavatmal cooking — Masoor Chaat Masala Paratha brings a chaat masala touch with a classic paratha finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Chaat Masala Paratha Recipe | Chat Masala · on YouTube