Air-Fried Odia Chhena Paratha With Spiced Tomato-Mustard Curry Recipe

About this recipe

A unique Odia twist on parathas, stuffed with protein-rich chhena (fresh cottage cheese) and served with a tangy tomato-mustard curry. Air-frying ensures a healthy preparation while maintaining authentic flavors.

Ingredients

• 500 g Jaggery
• 500 Gms Buckwheat Flour
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Ginger
• 250g Coriander
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Make the dough by combining sifted whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and water. Knead until soft and pliable. Set aside to rest for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Prepare the stuffing by mixing crumbled chhena with chopped coriander leaves, green chilies, a pinch of turmeric, and salt. Ensure the mixture is evenly combined.
3. Step 3: Divide the dough into equal portions and roll into balls. Flatten each ball into a small disc, place a portion of the chhena stuffing in the center, and seal by pinching the edges together. Roll out gently into a paratha.
4. Step 4: Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (392°F). Lightly brush the parathas with mustard oil and cook in the air fryer for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare the curry. Heat mustard oil in a pan and temper with panch phoran. Add grated ginger, chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
6. Step 6: Add jaggery and salt to the curry. Stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
7. Step 7: Serve the air-fried chhena parathas hot with the tangy tomato-mustard curry.