Healthy Vegetable Stuffed Paratha

February 4, 2022

This recipe is curated to provide numerous health benefits while keeping calories to a minimum. It features powerful, nutritious, and simple ingredients.

Ingredients:

For Dough:

1/4 cup multigrain flour
Pinch of salt
Water as needed to knead

For Stuffing:

2 tbsp grated carrots
2 tbsp finely chopped spinach
1 tbsp boiled and mashed peas
1 tbsp finely chopped onions
1 green chili, finely chopped
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp oil (for cooking)

Directions:

Prepare the dough by mixing multigrain flour, a pinch of salt, and water to form a smooth dough. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix grated carrots, chopped spinach, mashed peas, chopped onions, green chilli, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a ball. Flatten each ball into a small circle.
Place the vegetable stuffing in the center of each circle, fold the edges to seal, and roll gently into a paratha.
Heat a stainless steel pan with 1/2 tsp ghee and cook the paratha on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve hot with yogurt or chutney.

Health benefits of the ingredients:

Multigrain flour: Offers a nutrient-rich blend of grains, promoting heart health, better digestion, and sustained energy.
Ghee: Clarified butter rich in healthy fats, supporting digestion, boosting immunity, and providing a source of energy.
Veggies (Carrots, Spinach, Peas, Onions): Rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, boost immunity, promote eye health, and support digestion.
Spices (Green Chili, Cumin Powder, Turmeric): Improve digestion, boost metabolism, and have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.