kalpana’s la cucina..... spice 4 all seasons: CHEESY PIZZA PARATHA

_________________I am Mrs. Kalpana Mhaske, a Home-Maker, from the city of 52-Gates, one of the famous heritage- destination of the world- Ajanta - Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka- Maqbara (The Taj of Deccan) and Deogiri Fort. i.e. AURANGABAD. I admire cooking - tryout and innovate different cuisines. Basically, both of my gorgeous daughters are foodie, they have always encouraged me in the kitchen and forced to carve a Food Blog, that’s why, I am happy to share the makings with you. I am an artist too. Painting – especially, Canvas-Painting is my one more hobby. In total - Ours is an ART-FAMILY, my husband is an Architect. In the end, I keep the same belief with Louise Fresco - “ Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. it’s about identity ”

Friday 22 September 2017

CHEESY PIZZA PARATHA

Pizza paratha is very popular in kids. When they listen the name of Pizza they become excited, always ready to eat pizza. But daily eating same thing is not possible as well as not good for health. Keeping this in mind I have done the fusion of two recipes that is pizza and paratha. They simply love this paratha, where paratha is stuffed with lots of veggies with cheese and some Italian Pizza seasonings. This paratha is though shallow fried but packed with nutrients. Adding veggies make the paratha healthy too. This is easy to make pizza paratha is kid’s favourite as it’s tastes quite like pizza and mom’s delight as it is made with whole wheat flour and stuffed with veggies. This recipe is easy, quick and best option for kids tiffin box or for brunch. So let’s make pizza paratha and tell me how yummy, healthy and delicious is this.

INGREDIENTS:

For outer cover of paratha:

2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour

½ teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Oil

For Stuffing:

1 Medium Sized Onion, chopped finely

1 Cup Chopped Bell Peppers [all coloured peppers]

1 Cup Boiled Corn Kernels [ optional]

2 tablespoon Black Olives [I don’t have, so not used]

¾ Cup Mozzarella Cheese

¼ Cup Processed Cheese

Salt as needed

2 tablespoon Pizza and Pasta Sauce

½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder

½ teaspoon Chilli Flakes

½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Oil for roasting/ shallow frying the parathas

METHOD:

For making Paratha dough:

STEP 1 – Put whole wheat flour in a bowl, add salt and oil in it.

STEP 2- Mix well and add water in it. Knead the dough till it becomes soft, pliable and smooth in texture like regular paratha dough.

STEP 3 – Add few drops of oil on the dough and smoothen the dough little bit more. Cover it and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.

For making Stuffing:

STEP 1 – Heat oil in a non-stick pan.

Add all the chopped veggies in it.

Saute for about 2-3 minutes only so that they don’t lose the crunch.

STEP 2 – Now switch off the flame and remove the veggies in another bowl.

Add Mozzarella cheese, processed cheese, salt, black pepper powder, Italian seasoning

and combine to mix well. Keep it aside.

How to proceed:

STEP 1 – Uncover the dough and knead again with little oil. Divide the dough in equal portions.

STEP 2 – Now take one ball from the dough, dust a little flour on the rolling platform

and roll the ball in a 6 “ chapatti.

STEP 3 – Spread some pizza and pasta sauce over it.

STEP 4 - Spread the stuffing only in half portion of chapatti/ disc.

STEP 5 – Now sprinkle some chilli flakes as Italian seasoning.

STEP 6 – Close the chapatti with the other half and press the edges gently.

STEP 7 – Seal it tightly by pressing the edges gently with the help of fork.

STEP 8 – Semi-circular pizza paratha is ready.

STEP 9 – Heat a pan on low flame.

Roast the paratha from both sides.

STEP 10 – When done, spread little oil/ butter and fry the paratha from both side till crispy and golden brown. While frying press the paratha gently with the spatula especially the edges.