Broccoli Paratha Recipe

Name: Broccoli Paratha Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Cuisine: North Indian Recipes
Ingredients: For stuffing; 500 grams Broccoli; 1 Onion; 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania); Salt; as per taste; 1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder; 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera); 1 teaspoon Oil; For the dough; 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour; Salt; to taste; Water; as required; Oil; or ghee for frying paratha

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 60 M

Course Lunch

Cuisine North Indian Recipes

Diet Vegetarian

Broccoli has many health benefits. It reduces cholesterol, improves heart health and it is a powerful antioxidant. The high fiber content in this vegetable aids in digestion, prevents constipation, maintains low blood sugar, and curbs overeating. Make this paratha and you can pack in your kids lunch box also.

Ingredients

For stuffing
500 grams Broccoli
1 Onion
1 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
Salt
as per taste
1 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
1 teaspoon Oil
For the dough
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
Salt
to taste
Water
as required
Oil
or ghee for frying paratha

Instructions

Step 1

To begin making the Broccoli Paratha recipe, mix wheat flour, salt and water to form a soft non sticky dough, cover and let it rest for at least 30 minutesCut broccoli into small pieces and put them in hot water for 5 minutes

Step 2

Remove and pat dry the florets

Step 3

Grate the broccoli florets and keep them aside

Step 4

If you are using a blender, use small jar

Step 5

Add small quantity of florets and pulse grind

Step 6

Don't grind too much as broccoli loses water

Step 7

In a heavy pan, add oil and fry onions

Step 8

Add grated broccoli and fry for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 9

Broccoli cooks very fast

Step 10

So keep stirring continuously so that it does not stick to the pan

Step 11

After broccoli mixture is dry and is well cooked, add salt, red chilli, coriander powder, jeera powder, garam masala and mix well

Step 12

Cool the mixture completely before making the parathas

Step 13

In the mean while, knead the wheat dough well, make equal size balls

Step 14

Flaten the dough ball with hand and thin out the edges

Step 15

Make a cup and put the broccoli stuffing in the middle, close the edges

Step 16

Donot pinch off the excess dough

Step 17

Instead fold it and seal the stuffed dough with it

Step 18

Dust the ball with flour and roll gently

Step 19

Do not apply much pressure

Step 20

Place the rolled paratha on a hot tawa and cook till brown spots appear

Step 21

Apply oil, cook from both the sides and they are ready to eat

Step 22

Serve Broccoli Paratha along with Dhaniya Pudina Chutney and Boondi Raita for your weekday meal