Basil (Tulsi) Paratha

Basil in hindi is called tulsi. I brought two packets of organic fresh basil leaves home and prepared the following paratha And it tasted amazing. These Parathas are an excellent source of beta-Carotene, Fiber as well as packed with flavor. They are soft, and hence carry well as your kid’s lunch-box item. You can also use these to make Veggie Rolls.

Prep time:20 mins |Cook time:30 mins |Serves:4

For the dough

Ingredients	Quantity
Wheat flour	2 cups
Salt	To taste
Curd	½ cup
Butter	1 tbsp.
Water	As needed

 For the stuffing 

Fresh Basil leaves	2 packets
Shredded Mozzarella	2 cups
Green chilli chopped	2
Ground pepper powder	1 tsp.
Cumin powder	1tsp
Turmeric	Pinch
Salt	To taste

 Method

1. Make the dough of wheat flour by adding enough quantity of water and knead it well. Should be in the form of soft dough.2. Cut the fresh basil leaves and keep aside. Shred the mozzarella cheese along with green chillies, black pepper and salt. Set aside.3. Take lemon size ball of the dough and roll it about 10 cm round. Put 2 tbsp. of cheese mixture and and make a ball of dough, like dumplings. Then roll it again to make sure that the mixture is spread all the areas. 4. Heat tawa or a flat pan and once it is hot, put the prepared paratha and apply oil on both sides by turning.5. Once again turn, dizzle some oil over the surface. The cooked consistency will attain when you see that color of the bread has changed.6. Once Paratha is golden brown on both sides remove and serve hot with Ketchup or pickle of your choice.I served with pomegranate raita.

Notes

Pinch of ajwain can be mixed at the time of kneading dough