Masala Paratha: This recipe is sure to tempt you to come back for another serving! Whether served as it is or with a vegetable, this is definitely a delicacy.
Mashed potatoes and low fat curds make these Parathas soft and delicious, while soya flour increases its nutritive value by adding protein, iron and zinc.
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Makes 4 parathas
Ingredients
For The Dough
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1/4 cup soya flour
1/4 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
1 1/2 tbsp low fat curds (dahi)
salt to taste
To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
2 tbsp roasted fennel seeds (saunf) , lightly crushed
2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/2 roasted onion , roughly chopped
2 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds , lightly crushed
2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
Method
For the dough
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- Roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 75 mm. (3″) diameter.
- Place one portion of the stuffing mixture in the centre of the circle.
- Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
- Roll out again into a circle of 150 mm. (6″) diameter, using whole wheat flour.
- Place the paratha on a non-stick pan. Turn over in a few seconds.
- Cook the other side for a few more seconds.
- Lift the paratha with a pair of flat tongs and roast over an open flame till brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat with the remaining portions to make 3 more parathas.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Value
| Value per paratha | % Daily Values | |
| Energy | 140 cal | 7% |
| Protein | 7.3 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 14% |
| Fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| VITAMINS | ||
| Vitamin A | 192.9 mcg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.3 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | 25 mcg | 12% |
| MINERALS | ||
| Calcium | 140.2 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 66.3 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 135.4 mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 44.2 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 211.1 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg | 8% |
