Beetroot Paratha Recipe: Healthiest Paratha for you

Beetroot is usually eaten as a salad but here we brought you an amazing beetroot paratha recipe to have in your next breakfast for a change of taste.

Parathas, a staple diet in most north Indian households are popularly and lovingly consumed in the form of breakfast and/or other meals of the day. However, during recent times, various health experts and nutritionists have expressed their thoughts about Parathas being unhealthy and calorie-heavy; hence recommending a control over their consumption.

Well, what if we told you that with today’s recipe you can heartily eat your parathas guilt-free?

Beetroot Paratha recipe is one such paratha that will provide you with both a flavourful taste, soul-fulfilment as well as the nutrients and bio-active compounds you need for your body.

But what exactly is Beetroot Paratha Recipe?

Traditional Indian flatbread (whole wheat) when stuffed with pre-cooked beetroot filling makes for this lip-smacking circle of happiness.

It is usually served with yoghurt or raita; or with a dash of your favourite pickle or chutney on the side; either way this paratha will serve you both nutrients and taste in one plate.

INGREDIENTS (for two servings):

FOR PARATHA DOUGH

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ½ - ⅔ cup water (add as required)
• 2 tsp oil
• ½ tsp salt

FOR PARATHA STUFFING

• 3-4 beetroots, grated
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 tsp ORCO Himalayan Pink Salt
• ½ tsp ORCO organic red chilli powder
• ½ teaspoon ORCO organic garam masala powder
• 1 tsp anardana (dry pomegranate) powder
• 1 tsp amchur (dry mango) Powder
• 1 tsp oil
• 1- 2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
• Chaat masala to sprinkle (optional)

METHOD:

KNEADING

• To knead the dough, procure and mix 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 2 tsp oil and ½ tsp salt in an open bowl.
• Start by adding only ½ cup of water and slowly add more (as per requirement) as you knead.
• Knead until the dough is smooth and its texture is consistent. Cover the dough and keep aside.

STUFFING

• Procure 4 fresh beetroots. Rinse thoroughly, peel and grate into finely.
• To make the stuffing, heat 1 tsp oil in a pan and then add the finely chopped onion & grated beetroot.
• On a medium flame, cook/sauté for 4 to 5 minutes and then add the following spices (for best taste, use ORCO organic spices) – 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp amchur powder, 1 tsp anardana powder.
• Cover the filling the keep aside.

ROLLING

• Procure a normal sized ball from the dough. Dab it with some dry whole wheat flour and flatten with a rolling pin. Flatten till comparatively thin.
• Fetch the beetroot filling and place 2-3 tbsp in the centre.
• Fold the dough into the centre from all sides by making pleats. (Like you do in a normal stuffed paratha)
• Press the pleats down to cover the filling. The beetroot filling should be well wrapped and hidden inside the flour dough.
• Dough covers the filling completely from all sides to result in a ball shape again.
• Dab some more dry flour and using the rolling pin, flatten again. The dry flour ensures non-stickiness.
• While flattening, keep in mind that the stuffing/filling should not leak out of the dough- hence, roll gently with light hands. Roll like a normal stuffed paratha.

COOKING

• Place the rolled paratha on a hot tawa. When cooked partially on one side (side A); flip it over with a spatula.
• When cooked partially again on the other side (side B), get ready to flip again- this time, add some ghee/oil for a delicious roast.
• Let the side A cook properly.
• Next, put some oil/ghee on side B and flip once again.
• The Paratha should start to puff up. Make sure that the paratha is evenly cooked by pressing down the paratha edges with the spatula.
• Your Beetroot Paratha Recipe is ready. Optionally, sprinkle some chaat masala and serve hot!

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