🌾🥙 Healthy Multigrain Paratha
✅ Why it’s healthy:
- Made with a mix of whole grains (fiber-rich)
- Uses minimal oil
- Great for digestion and long-lasting energy
- Can be customized with veggies or greens
📝 Ingredients (Makes 6–8 parathas):
For the dough:
- ½ cup whole wheat flour (atta)
- ¼ cup ragi (finger millet) flour
- ¼ cup besan (gram flour)
- ¼ cup jowar (sorghum) flour (or bajra/pearl millet flour)
- 1 tbsp flaxseed powder (optional – for omega-3 boost)
- ½ tsp ajwain (carom seeds) or jeera (cumin seeds)
- Salt to taste
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onion, spinach, or methi (optional – adds taste & nutrition)
- Water as needed
- Ghee or oil for roasting (use sparingly)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the dough
- In a large bowl, mix all flours, spices, salt, and optional veggies/herbs.
- Gradually add water and knead into a soft, pliable dough.
- Cover and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
2. Roll the parathas
- Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.
- Roll each ball gently using a rolling pin, dusting with dry flour as needed.
- Try to keep them medium-thin and even.
3. Cook on the tawa
- Heat a non-stick or cast iron tawa on medium heat.
- Place the rolled paratha and cook until light brown spots appear.
- Flip and apply a few drops of oil/ghee. Cook both sides until golden and crisp.
4. Serve hot
Serve with:
- Low-fat curd or plain yogurt
- Pickle or chutney
- Raita or dal for a complete meal
🧠 Tips for extra nutrition:
- Add grated carrot, beetroot, or zucchini to the dough
- Mix in chia seeds, sunflower seeds, or sesame seeds for crunch
- Use hung curd or a hummus-style dip instead of high-fat sides