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Broccoli Paratha

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I was born in Bangalore and grew up in a traditional South Indian family where typical breakfast/brunches include Idli, Dosa, Upma/Uppittu, etc. While I love all of those things, I have always been a fanatic for Parathas! My family likes to tease me that I should have been born a Northie.

I don’t know about that, but I did absolutely enjoy visiting Delhi, where the hotel served us Paratha/Dahi/Achar ( aka stuffed flatbreads, yogurt, pickle) for breakfast every single day. While the rest of my family craved idli, I enjoyed every bite!

So, I was absolutely thrilled to learn how to make Parathas from my mom. (Side note: while she does make South Indian food more, she is quite expert at certain North Indian foods as well!)

I love all type of Parathas! There are so many different types and you can use this same process with a variety of fillings. Some popular Parathas include Aloo (potato) or Paneer (cheese).

One of my favorite types of Parathas is Broccoli Paratha! They just have such a unique and delicious flavor. Plus, they are on the healthier side!

Broccoli Paratha
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Broccoli Paratha

Recipe by Chaitra KCuisine: Indian, North Indian
Servings

5

parathas
Prep Time

10

minutes
Cooking Time

15

minutes
Calories per Serving

200

kcal
Resting Time

30

minutes
Total Time

50

minutes

Wheat flatbreads stuffed with broccoli

Ingredients

  • Dough

  • 2 cups chappati flour/ wheat flour/ atta

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 cup water

  • A drop of oil

  • Broccoli Filling

  • 1 medium broccoli (shredded)

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 1 tsp cumin powder

  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder

  • 1/4 tsp ajwain seeds/ carom seeds

  • 1/4 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)

  • 1/2 tsp garam masala

  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Make the Dough
  • Add 2 cups of chappati/ wheat flour and 1/2 tsp salt to a mixing bowl. Slowly add 1/4 cup of water and mix to form dough.
  • Knead into a ball. Add a drop of oil.
  • Cover the mixing bowl with a plate and let the ball of dough sit for about 30 min.
  • Prep the Filling
  • Shred 1 medium broccoli and transfer the contents to a bowl.
  • Add and combine the following : 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1/4 tsp ajwain seeds, 1/4 tsp amchur powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Mix well and keep aside.
  • Make the Parathas
  • After the dough has been left to sit for at least 30 minutes, pinch the dough into balls (roughly the size of a lemon).
  • Flatten the ball into a disk. Press so that the edges are thinner and the center is thicker.
  • Add the broccoli filling to the doughy center.
  • Fold the side of the dough over the filling.
  • Flatten slightly with your fingers to form another , thicker disk.
  • Dust the disk with flour (chappati/wheat flour) and then roll evenly with a rolling pin. Dust with more flour in between, if required.
  • Place the paratha on a hot pan.
  • Once the paratha starts to bubble, flip it over.
  • Add a drop of oil, let cook for a bit, and then flip over.
  • Add more oil, let cook, and then flip over again. Repeat until each side has been left to cook twice.
  • Once your paratha is nicely cooked, take off flame. Enjoy piping hot! 🙂

Notes

  • There are many versions of this recipe. This is my tried and true version that I learned from my Mother. I hope you love it!
  • Vegan Option: This recipe is Vegan! 🙂

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