I got married into a family which has different customs and rituals so I couldn’t do so, but after pag phere ki rasam, when I returned to my mom’s place, she made sure that Dal Poori and Kheer were there to welcome me. Dal Paratha/Poori is part of our culture, and our heritage, and on top of that, it is a part of our happiness.
What is Dal Paratha?
These are stuffed Bengal gram lentil /Chana Dal paratha. You can have them for your lunch and dinner, and the leftovers can be used for breakfast with a cup of tea or coffee and this can be great for school lunches and travel food.
How Long Can We Store Dal Paratha?
Dal paratha can be stored at room temperature for up to two days depending on the weather and temperature. (In the winter, you can store it for almost 3-4 days. If you keep them in the fridge, make sure you are storing them in an airtight container and have wrapped them in parchment paper or a soft cloth. It will stay in the fridge for up to one week.)
How to Eat Dal Paratha?
The traditional combination is with Rice Kheer and Gobhi Aaloo ki Sabji, but you can have them with yoghurt, pickle, any other curry, or even with tea. It’s a versatile, easy to eat food, and is just delicious.
How Can We Avoid Using Lots of Oil/Ghee in Paratha?
This is my Mom’s trick- she does not use any oil/ghee while making paratha. She always brushed a little bit of ghee, just like we do on the roti. I remember my parents had paratha without any ghee and at my home, sometimes my husband and I do the same. It’s still incredibly soft and yummy.
