Stuffed Puy Lentil Parathas

Soft homemade parathas stuffed with Puy Lentils, herbs and spices, served with cooling raita and sweet-spicy mango chutney. Perfect for sharing, these flavour-packed flatbreads make a delicious lunch, dinner or mezze-style spread.

Written by Dr Saliha Mahmood Ahmed
Stuffed Puy Lentil Parathas
Ingredients
  • Paratha Dough
  • 400g plain flour
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Water, as needed
  • Puy Lentil Stuffing
  • 1 x 250g pouch Merchant Gourmet Puy Lentils
  • 1 small boiled potato
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • ½ bunch coriander, finely chopped
  • Salt
  • Cucumber Raita
  • Plant-based Greek-style yoghurt
  • Handful mint leaves, finely chopped
  • ½ cucumber, grated
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • Salt, to taste

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Puy Lentils
Puy Lentils
  1. Combine the flour, turmeric, cumin seeds, chilli flakes, vegetable oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  2. Gradually add enough water to form a soft, pliable dough.
  3. Knead for 5–10 minutes, cover and leave to rest.
  4. To make the raita, combine the yoghurt, mint, cucumber and cumin seeds in a bowl. Season to taste and set aside.
  5. For the chutney, place the sugar in a saucepan and gently heat until it forms a pale golden caramel.
  6. Add the diced mango, chilli flakes and ginger, followed by the water.
  7. Simmer over a high heat until the mango softens and the mixture reaches a chutney-like consistency.
  8. Finish with the lemon juice and set aside.
  9. In a bowl, combine the Merchant Gourmet Simply Cooked Puy Lentils, boiled potato, cumin seeds, chilli flakes, coriander and a pinch of salt.
  10. Lightly mash together and divide into 4 equal portions.
  11. Divide the dough into 8 equal balls and roll each into discs approximately 15cm wide.
  12. Place a portion of lentil filling onto one disc and top with another disc.
  13. Press the edges firmly together and gently roll to flatten slightly.
  14. Heat a lightly oiled non-stick frying pan and cook the parathas until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
  15. Serve warm with the raita and mango chutney.

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