CORN PAROTA

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Pre., time 10 mins
Cooking time 2-3 minutes ( 1 parota)
Corn parota or corn stuffed chapathi whatever,this dish is wheatflour dough stuffed with corn masala,usually we all make different kinds of parotas like aloo parata,mooli parata,mixed veggie parata etc., here i tried corn parata,yes it is very easy & tasty too.corn is very healthy to our body ikeit is also called as maize,it is said that originated in mexico,& central America,it is actually a food grain,it is high in fiber,low in fat,it is good for digestion,prevents anemia,it provides energy to our body,lowers cholesterol,facilitates weight gain,prevents diabetes & hypertension,improves vision,it has anti cancer properties etc.....

Ingredients ,
For chapathi or parata dough;
1 cup wheat flour sifted
Salt as needed
1 tbsp oil
1tsp ajwain
Water as needed ( warm water preferred)

For corn masala filling;
1 & 1/2 cup coarsly grounded corn ( frozen or fresh) ( i used frozen) ( see notes)
Salt
Sugar 1/2 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp

Method;
1. Make soft chapathi or parata dough & keep aside for 1/2 hr to 1 hr.

2. In a bowl take coarsly grounded corn & add all other ingredients & mix well & keep. ( see notes)

3. Make medium size balls from dough & keep ready.

4. Next take one ball of dough & flatten it to smal circle by using rolling pin,& fill one spoon of corn mixture & cover all the sides & dip in dry wheat flour & roll into medium circle.

5. Heat tava & cook both the sides of parota by brushing little ghee bith the sides,cook until brown spots appear.

6. Remove & serve hot with curds or chutney or any other side which you like.

Notes;
1. If you are using frozen corn you can use it directly,but before start keep it 1/2 hr outside taking out of refrigarator.

2. If you are using fresh & raw one boil for few minutes in boiling water until soft & drain the water & use.

3. If there is excess water in corn after grinding squeeze it before adding masala.