Ingredients & Measurements
Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.
Main Ingredients
- Prep time - 15 mins
- Cooking time - 30 mins
- Serves - 2
For boiling
- Water (पानी) - 1 lt
- Soya chunks (सोया बड़ी) - 1 cup
- Salt (नमक) - to taste
- Peppercorn (काली मिर्च) - 8-10 nos
- Green chilli (हरि मिर्च) - 1 no
- Ginger chopped (अदरक) - 1 tsp
- Garlic chopped (लहसुन) - 1 tsp
- Turmeric (हल्दी) - ½ tsp
For Masala
- Coconut oil (नारियल तेल) - 4-5 tbsp
- Peppercorn (काली मिर्च) - 10-12 nos
- Fennel seeds (सौंफ़) - 2 tsp
- Garlic chopped (लहसुन) - 2 tsp
- Ginger chopped (अदरक) - 2 tsp
- Curry leaves (कड़ी पत्ता) - a sprig
- Onion, sliced (प्याज़) - 1½ cups
- Green chilli (हरि मिर्च) - 2 nos
- Turmeric (हल्दी) - ½ tsp
- Kashmiri chilli powder (कश्मीरी मिर्च पाउडर) - 1½ tsp
- Garam Masala (गरम मसाला) -½ tsp
- Tomato chopped (टमाटर) - 1½ cups
- Coriander Powder (धनिया पाउडर) - 1 tbsp
- Salt (नमक) - to taste
- Coconut Milk (नारियल का दूध) - 1½ cup
- Water (पानी) - 2 cups
- iD Wheat Lachha Paratha (लछा पराँठा) - 2 nos
- Ghee (घी) - 2 tbsp
- Banana leaves (केले का पत्ता) - few
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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1
07:12 Assembling
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2
09:54 Plating
Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip
To make rich dressings without oil, emulsify soaked peanuts or cashews with hung curd (Greek yogurt) and a pinch of roasted cumin. Dress leafy vegetables only just before serving to retain maximum crispness and vitality.
Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice
How long can I store leftover घर पे बनाओ नए तरीके का परोटा?
You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.
Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?
Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.
What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?
Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.