Odia-Style Air-Fried Drumstick-Methi Parathas With Tomato-Coconut Chutney Recipe

About this recipe

A nutritious and flavorful dinner featuring soft drumstick-methi parathas paired with a tangy tomato-coconut chutney, blending Odia culinary traditions with creative twists.

Ingredients

• 400 g Curd
• 500 ml Water
• - Grated Coconut
• - Mustard Seeds
• 500 Gms Buckwheat Flour
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 250g Green Chilli
• 10G Salt
• - Red Chilli
• 250g Coriander
• 20G Curry Leaves
• 1 l Groundnut Oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the dough for the parathas by mixing whole wheat flour, drumstick leaves, mustard oil, curd, green chilies, panch phoran, salt, and enough water. Knead into a soft, pliable dough. Rest for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Divide the dough into equal portions and roll out thin parathas using a rolling pin.
3. Step 3: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with mustard oil. Place each rolled paratha in the air fryer and cook for 6-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.
4. Step 4: To make the tomato-coconut chutney, blend tomatoes, grated coconut, red chili powder, coriander leaves, and tamarind pulp into a smooth paste.
5. Step 5: Heat groundnut oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds and curry leaves, and temper the blended chutney. Mix well and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Serve the air-fried drumstick-methi parathas hot with the tomato-coconut chutney on the side.