BROCCOLI PARATHA RECIPE
Broccoli Paratha is a delicious and healthy Indian flatbread made with a flavorful stuffing of finely chopped broccoli and spices. It’s a great way to incorporate the goodness of broccoli into your diet.
To make Broccoli Paratha, the dough is prepared using whole wheat flour, water, and salt. The dough is rested for a while to allow it to become soft and pliable.
For the stuffing, broccoli florets are blanched and finely chopped. They are then mixed with finely chopped onion, green chilies, ginger paste, and a blend of spices such as cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. The spices add a delicious flavor to the stuffing mixture.
The dough is divided into small balls, and each ball is rolled out into a small disc. A portion of the broccoli stuffing is placed in the center of the disc, and the edges are brought together to seal it. The stuffed ball is then flattened and rolled out into a circular paratha.
The paratha is cooked on a tawa or griddle with ghee or oil until it becomes golden brown and crispy on both sides. The process is repeated with the remaining dough and stuffing to make more parathas.
Broccoli Paratha can be served hot with yogurt, pickle, or chutney. It makes for a nutritious and flavorful meal or snack option, packed with the goodness of broccoli and the benefits of whole wheat flour.
This dish is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the broccoli, and provides carbohydrates from the whole wheat flour. It’s a great way to enjoy a tasty and wholesome meal while incorporating the nutritional benefits of broccoli into your diet.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Water as needed
- Salt to taste
For the stuffing:
- 2 cups broccoli florets, blanched and finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
For cooking:
- Ghee or oil for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead to form a soft and smooth dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blanch the broccoli florets in hot water for a few minutes until tender. Drain the water and finely chop the broccoli.
- In a separate bowl, mix the chopped broccoli with finely chopped onion, green chilies, ginger paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Ensure that the spices are well incorporated with the broccoli mixture.
- Divide the dough into small balls and flatten each ball into a small disc. Take one disc and place a portion of the broccoli stuffing in the center. Bring the edges together to seal the stuffing and reshape it into a ball.
- Flatten the stuffed ball and dust it with some flour. Using a rolling pin, gently roll out the stuffed ball into a circular paratha of your desired thickness.
- Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on the heated surface and cook it on both sides until golden brown spots appear. Apply ghee or oil on both sides while cooking to make the paratha crispy and flavorful.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough and stuffing to make more parathas.
- Serve the Broccoli Parathas hot with yogurt, pickle, or chutney.
NUTRITION VALUE
- Calories: 200-250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30-35g
- Protein: 8-10g
- Fat: 6-8g
- Fiber: 6-8g
- Sugar: 3-4g
- Sodium: 300-400mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
