Paratha Stuffing
Paratha is a very popular breakfast in India. It is flatbread native to the Indian subcontinent, prevalent throughout the modern-day nation of India ,sri lanka, pakistan, nepal, bangladesh, maldives and myanmar, where wheat is the traditional staple. Paratha is the amalgamation of the word parat and atta, which literally mean layer of cooked dough. Alternative spelling and name include parantha, paruntha, prontha, parontay, porota, palata, porotha, and faratha. A good plain paratha is a multi layered marvel. It can be eaten by itself. Popular choice include any curry, palak paneer, bhindi, chicken curry, or beef fry. Plain paratha is mainly made with whole wheat flour that is kneaded using salt, oil and water. The dough is then rolled into layered and cooked on a hot griddle with some ghee or oil.
Making healthier paratha is buckwheat flour. colloquially known as kuttu atta, it is a gluten free option popular in north India. High dietary fiber, protein as well as minerals such as manganese, magnesium, iron and copper make paratha made with this flour heart-healthy. Eating paratha for breakfast is fine as long as it is made of whole wheat, usually foodless prefer an oily paratha made of refined flour. paratha made of whole what, least amount of oil are healthy. Methi paneer paratha is flavourful low calorie paratha because low fat paneer is used for its preparation perked up with methi leaves. Another healthy paratha is besan paratha which is loaded with fiber, iron and B-complex vitamins.
Different types of stuffed paratha:-
1. Paneer Paratha
Ingredients:-
1 cup flour
1/4 cup boiled, mashed potatoes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
salt to taste
oil
-for stuffing:-
1 cup grated paneer
2 teaspoon green chilies
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
2 teaspoon coriander
salt to taste
Directions:-
1. Divide the stuffing into equal portion and keep aside. combine the flour, potatoes, pepper powder and salt in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
2. divide the dough into equal parts. roll out the portion of the dough using a little flour for rolling.
3. place a portion of the stuffing in the center of the circle, bring the edges in the center and seal tightly. roll out again using little flour.
4. Heat the tawa and cook the paratha using oil, till it turns golden brown in color from both the side.
5. repeat steps for more paratha and serve them with green chutney and fresh curds.
2. Vegetable Paratha
Ingredients:-
- for dough:-
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup plain flour
oil
salt to taste
-for stuffing:-
1/2 cup chopped spring onion
1/2 cup chopped french beans
1/4 cup chopped cauliflower
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup boiled mashed potatoes
oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon chopped green chilies
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried mango powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoon chopped coriander
salt to taste
Directions:-
1. Combine the all ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough water. keep aside for rest.
2. Heat the oil in a non stick pan and add the cumin seeds. when the seeds crackle, add the green chilies and spring onion and saute on a medium flame for 1 minute.
3. Add the franch beans, cauliflower, carrot and 2 tablespoon of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 5 to 6 minutes while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the potatoes, chili powder, dried mango powder, garam masala , coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
5. now divide the stuffing in the equal portion and keep aside. divide the dough in the equal portion.
6. roll a portion of the dough using some plain flour. place a portion of stuffing in the center of the circle and seal tightly. roll again with using some plain flour.
7. Heat the tawa and cook the paratha, using oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the side.
8. Repeat all steps for more paratha and serve them with pickle and curds.\
3. Lachha Paratha
Ingredients:-
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup milk
water
salt to taste
Directions:-
1. Take large bowl and add plain flour and wheat flour, after add salt, sugar, and a teaspoon of oil.
2. mix well with hand and add milk and start to knead, add water as required and knead to smooth and soft dough. cover with cloth and rest for 30 minutes.
3. Take the dough and divide into equal parts and roll out into thin circle. grease the chapati with oil nd sprinkle wheat flour over it.
4. now, start creating pleats by folding with the help of fingers. stretch the pleated dough as much as possible. begin to roll the pleated dough like a swiss roll.
5. Furthermore, secure the end by pressing gently. take the rolled ball and dust with some wheat flour. and start rolling to a thin circle.
6. Take the tawa and place the rolled paratha. after a minute flip off and cook the other side. once the golden brown spots start appearing on both the side grease with oil. furthermore, flip and roast both sides. then crush the paratha to form layer.
7. finally, serve paratha immediately with curry of your choice.
4. Egg Paratha
Ingredients:-
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon seeds
1/2 teaspoon ghee for spreading
1 teaspoon oil
salt to taste
-for the egg mixture:-
3 eggs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoon chopped coriander
1 teaspoon green chili
salt to taste
Directions:-
1. Combine all the ingredients in the deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. divide the dough into equal parts.
2. roll out the portion of the dough into circle with using little wheat flour and spread 1/4 teaspoon of ghee or oil evenly over it.
3. fold over from one to another end slightly overlapping each other. roll again into circle with using whole wheat flour.
4. Heat non-stick tawa and cook the paratha using 1/2 teaspoon of oil till it turns golden brown in color from both the side. repeat steps for more paratha and keep aside.
5. Break the egg in a bowl and beat well using a fork. add all another ingredients and beat well and keep aside.
6. Heat non-stick tawa and grease it using 1 teaspoon of oil. pour half the egg mixture on it.
7. Place a prepare paratha on it and press it lightly. cook using 1 teaspoon of oil. turnover and cook again till is cooked.
8. Repeat steps for more paratha and serve immediately.
5. Aloo Paratha
Ingredients:-
2 potato
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 tablespoon ghee
salt to taste
1 cup wheat flour
water
Directions:-
1. Boil potato at least a few hours and mash them in a large bowl and cover with cloth, keep aside. Take them and add chopped onion, coriander leaves, salt, garam masala powder, red chili powder. mix well.
2. Put wheat flour in a large bowl. add water gradually and knead into a soft dough. divide them equal parts and roll out into circle. add a spoon full of potato filling in the center. gradually press the rolling pin on all sides when making the paratha.
3. seal the dough and round it with your fingers now, roll them into round paratha. Heat the tawa and iron the paratha cooking them on both the side with a spoonful ghee. first roast them on both side on low flame and when they are slightly crispy. apply ghee on both side.
4. Repeat steps for more paratha and serve with pickle and fresh curd. you can also serve it with green chutney.
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