Serves 4
Prep time: 45 minutes
Dough
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ghee
3/4 cup warm water
2 tablespoons ghee for basting
In a large bowl combine the flours, baking powder, salt and 1 tablespoon
ghee, Mix well to distribute the ghee. Add the warm water and mix into
a soft but not sticky dough., using more or less water, as needed.. Knead
until smooth. Cover and let rest while making the filling.
Filling
1/2 cup dal
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
In a small pot combine the dal, garlic, cumin, saffron , curry powder,
salt and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until tender,
about 20 minutes. Drain and puree in a food processor. Divide into 4 portions
and form balls.
Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Flatten into a 4-inch round in your
hand. Add a ball of filling in the center and wrap the dough around to
seal. Flatten and set aside while completing the rest. Roll out filled
dough gently to an 8-10-inch round. Heat a griddle. Spoon on 1 teaspoon
ghee and then one of the breads, basting with an additional teaspoon of
ghee, until golden on both sides and puffed.
Makes 4
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