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Recipe: Deepa's Bathua-Stuffed Parathas

January 12, 2024 13:04 IST

When bathua or wild spinach hits the vegetable markets, after the cold season begins in India, the Mehrotras immediately make plans to cook their favourite meal -- Bathua-Stuffed Parathas. The joy is multiplied when you add a tiny bit of mustard oil while frying these sumptuous parathas.

Have a go at making Deepa Mehrotra's recipe for this unusual stuffed flatbread.

Count yourself lucky if you ever get to dine at Deepa's table and sample her range of cooking. Meanwhile try a few of her other recipes.

 

Parathas

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Bathua-Stuffed Parathas

Servings 7-8

Ingredients

For the aata dough

For serving

Method

For the bathua stuffing

For the aata dough

Paratha assembly

Deepa Mehrotra hails from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, but has been living in Mumbai for over two decades. In the family, she is famous for her recipe repertoire, especially a unique carrots and beans paneer dish. And her Chole Bhatura and a super Jackfruit Pulau.

DEEPA MEHROTRA