Chap Shoro | Chicken Mince Paratha – a traditional Hunza dish, to fulfil your savory cravings in the morning.
Ingredients
25 minutes 1 person
For the Paratha Dough:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- as needed Water,
- Ghee or oil, for cooking
For the Chicken Mince Filling:
- 100 g chicken mince
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon oil
Chap Shoro | Chicken Mince Paratha Cooking Instructions
- Prepare the Paratha Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt.
- Gradually add water to the flour mixture, kneading it into a smooth and pliable dough. The dough should be soft but not sticky. Add water as needed.
- Once the dough is formed, cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the Chicken Mince Filling:
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add chicken mince to the pan and cook until it’s browned and cooked through, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Add salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, and turmeric powder. Mix well to combine all the spices with the chicken mixture. Cook for a few more minutes until the flavors meld together.
- Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves over the chicken mince mixture and give it a final stir. Remove from heat.
- Assemble and Cook the Paratha:
- Divide the rested dough into small equal-sized balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Take one ball of dough and roll it out into a small circle on a floured surface using a rolling pin. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- Place a spoonful of the prepared chicken mince filling in the center of the rolled-out dough circle.
- Fold the edges of the dough over the filling to enclose it completely, shaping it into a semi-circle or triangle.
- Gently roll out the stuffed dough into a larger circle, taking care not to tear the dough.
- Heat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat. Once hot, place the rolled-out paratha onto the pan.
- Cook the paratha for about 1-2 minutes on one side until bubbles start to form, then flip it over.
- Brush the cooked side with ghee or oil, then flip again and cook until both sides are golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls and chicken mince filling to make more parathas.
- Serve
- Serve the hot Chap Shoro (Chicken Mince Paratha) with a side of yogurt, chutney, or pickles.