Paratha is one word that can make anyone’s mouth water. Be it a stuffed paratha or a simple plain paratha, it is something that one can enjoy anytime during the day. For the uninitiated in Indian Cuisine, Paratha is an unleavened flatbread and there are many varieties of paratha like plain paratha, stuffed paratha, flaky paratha or Mughai Paratha to name a few.
When it comes to Mughlai paratha, the very basic definition of paratha changes, taking this to new level of gastronomical height and after a bite or two, you will realize why Bengalis are so crazy about it. Unlike all the parathas that are an essential part of North Indian cuisine, Mughlai Paratha is a Bengali street food recipe that is mostly enjoyed as a snack. Traditionally, Mughlai Paratha has a stuffing of minced chicken or mutton, on which the layer of egg yolk is applied, and then deep-fried. However, it has also seen many changes over the years and today, several other variations of Mughlai Paratha are available like this vegetable Mughlai Paratha.
Sometimes there are days when I want to have a well-balanced light meal for breakfast or brunch, and then there are times when I want to go all out and indulge in a heavy breakfast like chole bhature, aloo bedmi or even kachori subzi – there are endless options. But the top choice for me is a hearty stuffed paratha topped with oodles of butter, served with a side of achar and yogurt. However, this Mughlai Paratha is a perfect recipe to give break to the regular parathas and indulge in something delectable for lunch/ dinner or even snack.
These flaky crispy parathas filled with nutritious vegetable filling are perfect for any meal and perfect wholesome meal for children. The only thing to remember while making these parathas is not to rush the cooking time of the paratha for the crispy texture and the trick is to fold it in a way that all the four corners meet at the center and the rest involves shallow frying it in oil or ghee. Definitely give this absolutely delicious, spicy and tasty paratha with Mughlai flavours a try!
