Jun 1, 2017

Malabar Paratha

Malabar Paratha aka Kerala Parotta is an interesting South Indian layered  flat bread type. Made from all purpose flour it is tasty, worth a try for weekends. Enjoy it buttered and hot. A definite hit with the kids.


Malabar Paratha ,kerala parotta
Malabar Paratha 
Ingredients 
  • 3 cups Flour (maida)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • Oil 
  • Butter






Method - In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add oil and blend well. Next add water  knead well for 5-10 mins to make a soft dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 mins. Again knead for 5 more mins. 
Next make small balls. Take one ball and roll it very thin chapati. Now make pleats from top to bottom. Roll the pleats to form a small spiral. Next make paratha  out of this spiral.

Repeat for the other balls. Heat  tawa, place this rolled out paratha and let it cook well on both sides,add butter or oil. Serve hot with any interesting gravy.



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Apr 7, 2017

Aloo Onion Paratha

Aloo Onion Paratha 

Aloo Onion Paratha is very healthy and nutritious , roasted onion with mashed potato and spices makes it tasty and delicious.


Ingredients  



  • Wheat flour 3 cups 
  • Potato 1  (boiled and mashed)
  • Onion 1 (finely chopped)
  • Red chilly pwd1/2 Tsp
  • Garam masala pwd1/2 Tsp 
  • Dhania jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste   
  • Ghee or oil for frying   
  • Jeera-few 

    
Method

1.Knead the flour with water, a little salt,oil into a soft dough.Cover it for 4-5 hours.
2.In a Kadai heat oil, add  jeera,add onions fry .Then add the chopped onion  and fry well next add garam masala powders, and fry for a while. Add the mashed potatoes, salt and mix well.Fry till dry set aside to cool. Divide the mixture into balls. 
3.Make a small chapati with the dough,keep this ball in the middle and bring all the sides together, flatten them with your fingers, or use the rolling pin to make the paratha 
4.Heat a tava, put in the paratha, turn on both sides till done.Add oil or ghee all around the edges, fry both sides, carefully turning over until evenly brown. Serve very hot with pickle or curds.
5.We enjoyed with Avarekayi Masala. It tasted well !


Avarekayi Masala -

Avarekai /Surti Papdi or Flat Lilva beans is all time favourite .Enjoy this spicy Avarekalu Masala a different version ! 

Ingredients:

Avarekalu(Lilva beans)- 2 cups
Onions- 1 Cup Chopped 
Amchur pwd- 1 Tsp
Mustard,Jeera-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-few
Oil- 2-3 tsp
Water
Dhania Jeera pwd-1 tsp
Garam masala-1 tsp



For Masala paste 
Roasted Onion - 2
Red Chillies 6-8
Grated Coconut- 1/2 cup
Coriander Seeds-1/2Tsp
Khus Khus - 1Tsp


Method :

1.Soak avarekayi in water for around 7-8 Hours and remove the outer skin and keep it aside.

2.Grinding-Heat Oil a in a pan and add Red Chillies ,Coriander seeds and fry well ,add little grated coconut and fry for some time.Separately roast onions with skin on the tava.Now grind all the above into thin paste.Also grind coconut and khus khus with water into fine paste since khus khus takes time to grind , do it separately.

3.Cooking-Heat Oil/Ghee in a pan add mustard seeds ,Cumin ,Curry leaves and chopped Onions  and fry.Add the beans and fry for a minute and add the ground paste.,add water .Once beans is cooked well,add the masala pwd , salt  .Mix well.Allow it to simmer keep stirring and check the consistency.

4.Serve hot with rice/chapati.




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Apr 28, 2016

Yellow Moong Dal Paratha

Moong Dal Paratha - a good healthy kickstart for your busy life.Hot parathas stuffed with spicy moong dal masala. Enjoy hot and spicy.

              Moong Dal Paratha

Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour 
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp carom seeds
  • salt to taste
  • water as required
For The Filling
  • 1/2 cup yellow moong dal 
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • a pinch haldi
  • a pinch hing
  • 1/2 tsp bhath powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • Shredded carrot-1/2 cup
  • 2 tsp oil
  • salt to taste
  • Oil as required
Method

1.Knead the flour with water, a little salt,oil into a soft dough.Cover it for 4-5 hours.
2.In a Kadai heat oil, add  jeera. Then add the cooked moong,salt, masala powders, and fry for a while and mix well. Fry till dry set aside to cool. Divide the mixture into balls. 
3.Make a small chapati with the dough,keep this ball in the middle and bring all the sides together, flatten them with your fingers, next  make the paratha .
4.Heat a tava, put in the paratha, turn on both sides till done. Add oil or ghee all around the edges, fry both sides, carefully turning over until evenly brown. Serve very hot with pickle or curds.




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Feb 9, 2016

Red Pumpkin Paratha

 Red Pumpkin Paratha a good healthy kickstart for your busy life.Hot chapatis blended with spicy pumpkin masala. A perfect lunch box recipe. Kids will enjoy this .

Red pumpkin paratha
Red Pumpkin Paratha
Ingredients
  • 1 cup  wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp  cumin seeds/carom seeds
  • 1 /2 tsp turmeric 
  • 1 -2 tsp chilli powder/garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp jeera dhania powder
  • 1 1/2 cup mashed boiled pumpkin
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • salt to taste
  • Water to bind

Method

In a bowl, add the above ingredients  in a bowl and mix ,next add enough flour ,add water as required and knead into soft dough.Cover and keep it aside.Make chapatis.
Heat a skillet (tava) gently put in the chapati add oil ,turn on both sides till done. 

Serve Pumpkin Paratha very hot with raita or pickle.



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Jan 4, 2016

Mint Paratha /Pudina Paratha

Mint Paratha /Pudina Paratha is simple and easy lunch box recipe for kids or adults. A dash of fresh greens  to your daily diet. Enjoy this flavoured and delicious chapati with Raita or Sabzi of your choice.

Pudina is a herb commonly used in Indian cooking. It is used in a variety of dishes such as chutneys, raitas, and salads. It has a refreshing taste and aroma along with many health benefits.
Ingredients

       Mint Paratha /Pudina Paratha



  • 1.5 cups of wheat flour 






  • Fresh Pudina/Mint leaves  -1/2 cup






  • Garam masala pwd-1 tsp






  • Dhania Jeera pwd-1 tsp


  • Curds-1-2 tsp

  • Turmeric-1/2 tsp

  • Jeera-1/2 tsp


  • Ajwain-1/2 tsp

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tsp. of ghee

  • Oil as needed

  • Method

    Fry the Pudina leaves in little oil. Next grind it coarsely.In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour ,add yogurt  and knead into smooth dough, add water as req. Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime. Make chapatis. Heat a skillet (tava) , gently put in the chapati add oil ,turn on both sides till done. Serve very hot with raita.




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    Nov 2, 2015

    Tomato Chapati/Tomato Paratha

    Tomato Chapati is an interesting blend of tomatoes in wheat flour and made into the humble chapati.The spices and tangy flavor makes it delicious and tasty.Enjoy hot.

    Tomato chapati
    Tomato Chapati

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Wheat Flour
    •  3 Tomatoes
    • 3 Green Chillies (opt)
    • 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Ajwain/carom seeds
    • !/2 tsp Turmeric Pwd
    • 1 tsp  red chili pwd


    Method - Wash and chop the  tomatoes in small pieces,grind along with green chillies and cumin seeds and little turmeric.Next in a bowl, add the blended mix ,salt ,chili pwd,ajwain and mix ,next add enough flour and knead into soft dough.Cover and keep it aside.Make chapatis.Heat a skillet (tava) , gently put in the chapati add oil ,turn on both sides till done.Serve very hot with raita.



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    Sep 22, 2015

    Cauliflower Paratha / Gobi Paratha

    Cauliflower Paratha aka Gobi paratha is very healthy and nutritious. Enjoy as weekend breakfast or brunch. Hot and delicious.


    Ingredients  
    Cauliflower Paratha / Gobi Paratha
    Cauliflower Paratha / Gobi Paratha

    • Wheat flour 3 cups 
    • Potato 1 small (boiled and mashed)
    • Florets cauliflower (boiled and mashed)
    • Red chilly pwd1/2 Tsp
    • Garam masala pwd1/2 Tsp 
    • Dhania jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
    • Salt to taste   
    • Ghee or oil for frying   
    • Jeera-few 
    • Green Chillies 1-2 (addln spice/opt)
        
    Method :

    1.Knead the flour with water, a little salt,oil into a soft dough.Cover it for 4-5 hours.
    2.In a Kadai heat oil, add  jeera,Then add the chilly and garam masala powders, and fry for a while. Add the mashed vegetables, salt and mix well.Fry till dry set aside to cool. Divide the mixture into balls. 
    3.Make a small chapati with the dough,keep this ball in the middle and bring all the sides together, flatten them with your fingers, or use the rolling pin to make the paratha 
    4.Heat a tava, put in the paratha, turn on both sides till done.Add oil or ghee all around the edges, fry both sides, carefully turning over until evenly brown. 
    Serve Cauliflower Paratha / Gobi Paratha  hot with pickle or curds.



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    May 1, 2015

    Maida Paratha


    Maida Paratha is simple and easy Indian bread variety. Something different - enjoy hot with curries.

    Ingredients
    Maida Chapati,Maida Paratha
    Maida Paratha
    1. Maida / All purpose flour – 1 cup
    2. Oil – 2 tsp
    3. Salt – to taste
    4. Butter
    5. Baking pwd-1/4 tsp
    6. Curds- for mixing
    7. Carom seeds/Ajwain-few
    8. Chili flakes-few

    Method-

    In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder and salt carom seeds,chili flakes and add yogurt knead and make a soft dough. Knead well, adding oil to the dough. Cover and let it rest  for 2-3 hours. Make chapatis. Heat a skillet (tava) , gently put in the chapati add oil ,turn on both sides till done. 
    Serve Maida Paratha hot with butter and enjoy.


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    Mar 11, 2015

    Carrot Methi Paratha

    Carrot Methi Paratha is easy wholesome breakfast recipe-a healthy start of your day.Made from Methi aka Fenugreek leaves with carrots , it is colourful and tasty easy lunch box recipe.

    Carrot Methi Paratha

    Ingredients


    • 1 cup  wheat flour
    •  2-4 tbsp yogurt/curds
    • 1/2 tsp  Jeera /cumin seeds
    • 1/2 tsp Ajwain/carom seeds
    • 1 /2 tsp turmeric 
    • 1 -2 tsp chilli powder/garam masala
    • 1/2 tsp jeera dhania powder
    • 1 cup finely chopped fenugreek/Methi leaves
    • 1 cup grated carrot
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • salt to taste
    Method
    In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour ,add yogurt  and knead into smooth dough,add little water if req.Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime.Make parathas.Heat a skillet (tava) gently, put in the paratha, add oil ,turn on both sides till done.Serve  hot with pickle or curds.


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    Jul 10, 2014

    Cabbage Paratha

    Cabbage Paratha is a easy lunch box recipe for kids.Made from green cabbage / pata gobi  with simple wheat flour and mild spices . It is nutritious and tasty.

    Cabbage Paratha,Parthas,healthy, cabbage
    Cabbage Paratha 

    Ingredients:
    Wheat Flour            - 1 cup
    Cabbage                1 cup finely shredded
    Cumin Seeds           - 1/2 tsp
    Curd                       - 2-3  tbsp
    Turmeric powder    - 1/4 tsp
    Dhania Jeera pwd  -1/4 tsp
    Garam Masala         - 1 tsp
    Chilli Powder          - 1/2 tsp
    Salt                          for taste
    Oil                           as req


    Method: In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour ,add yogurt  and knead into smooth dough,add little water if req.Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime.Make parathas.Heat a skillet (tava) , gently put in the paratha, add oil ,turn on both sides till done.Serve hot with pickle,sauce or chutney


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    (You can stir fry the cabbage for 5-10 min in 1tsp oil  if required before adding to the flour, do not keep for long else the dough will become too mushy)

    May 8, 2014

    Beetroot Paratha

    Beetroot Paratha  is an easy lunch box recipe for kids. Made from healthy finely grated Beetroot with simple wheat flour and mild spices. It is nutritious and tasty.

    Beetroot Paratha

    Ingredients:

    • Wheat Flour            - 1 cup
    • Beetroot                  - 1cup grated
    • Jeera/Cumin Seeds         - 1/2 tsp
    • Ajwain                     -1/2 tsp
    • Curd                       - 1-2  tbsp
    • Turmeric powder    - 1/4 tsp
    • Dhania Jeera pwd  -1/4 tsp
    • Garam Masala         - 1 tsp
    • Chilli Powder          - 1/2 tsp
    • Salt                          for taste
    • Oil                           as req


    Method: In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour, add yogurt and knead into smooth dough,add little water as req. Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime. Make parathas.Heat a skillet (tava) gently, put in the paratha, add oil, turn on both sides till done. Serve hot with pickle,sauce or curds.




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    Feb 2, 2014

    Green Moong Paratha

    Moong Paratha is very healthy and nutritious stuffing of Green Moong with spices , a delicious breakfast recipe.A perfect lunch box recipe for kids too.

    Green Moong can be used to make Salads, Curry, Parathas.Try all these options.


    Green Moong Paratha,Healthy paratha,sprouted moong
    Green Moong Paratha
    Ingredients  
    • Wheat flour  2 cups 
    • cooked and mashed moong 1/2 cup 
    • Red chilly pwd 1/2 Tsp
    • Garam masala pwd 1/2 Tsp 
    • Dhania jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
    • Green chutney-1 tsp
    • Salt to taste   
    • oil  
    • Jeera-few 
    • Ajwain-few
        
    Method

    1.Knead the flour with water, a little salt,oil into a soft dough.Cover it for 4-5 hours.
    2.In a Kadai heat oil, add  jeera.Then add the cooked moong,salt, masala powders, and fry for a while and mix well.Fry till dry set aside to cool. Divide the mixture into balls. 
    3.Make parathas.Heat a skillet (tava) , gently put in the paratha, add oil ,turn on both sides till done. Serve very hot with ketchup , pickle or curds.


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    Sep 1, 2013

    Aloo Cheese Stuffed Paratha

    Aloo Cheese Stuffed Paratha is yummy delicious recipe especially for kids. The melted cheese and combination with spices is tasty.

    Aloo Cheese Stuffed Paratha
    Aloo Cheese Stuffed Paratha
    • Ingredients
    • Wheat flour - 1 cup
    • Salt to taste
    • Water to knead

    • Stuffing
    • Aloo / Potato - 1
    • (boiled and grated)
    • Cheese, grated - 2 tbsp
    • Red chili pwd -1/2 tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Dhania Jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
    • Garam masala-1/2 tsp
    • Tumeric -pinch



    Method-Knead the flour with water, a little salt,oil into a soft dough. Cover it for 4-5 hours.
     Mix the grated potato,cheese,masala pwd, salt and make it into small balls.
    Make a small chapati with the dough,keep this ball in the middle and bring all the sides together, use the rolling pin to make the paratha. Heat a tava, put in the paratha, add oil or ghee all around the edges, fry both sides, carefully turning over until  brown. Serve very hot with ketchup.


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    Jun 1, 2013

    Spinach Roti / Palak paratha

    Spinach Roti is made from healthy Green Palak leaves. Very nutritious and tasty. Spinach or Palak provides healthy nutrients and is rich in iron, vitamins and minerals. It is very important for overall health including skin, hair etc. It is one of the immunity booster foods.


    Ingredients
    Spinach Roti,Palak chapati,green chapati
    Spinach Roti


    • 1 cup chopped spinach
    • 1/2 inch ginger
    • 3-4 green chilies
    • 1cup wheat flour/atta
    • 2 tbsp curds
    • 1/2 tsp  cumin seeds/carom seeds
    • 1/2 tsp jeera dhania powder
    • salt to taste
    • water to grind
    • Oil/Ghee



    Method- Grind the spinach,ginger and chillies into fine paste with little water. In a bowl,mix the wheat flour,salt curds, masala pwds, jeera add the paste and make a soft dough. Add water if required. Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime. Make parathas. Heat a skillet (tava) gently, put in the paratha, add oil, turn on both sides till done. Serve very hot with pickle or curds.


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    Apr 2, 2013

    Carrot Paratha

    Carrot Paratha is a easy lunch box recipe for kids.Made from healthy carrots with simple wheat flour and mild spices . It is nutritious and tasty.


    Carrot Paratha
    Ingredients:
    Wheat Flour            - 1 cup
    Carrot                    - 2-3 grated
    Cumin Seeds           - 1/2 tsp
    Curd                       - 2-3  tbsp
    Turmeric powder    - 1/4 tsp
    Dhania Jeera pwd  -1/4 tsp
    Garam Masala         - 1 tsp
    Chilli Powder          - 1/2 tsp
    Salt                          for taste
    Oil                           as req


    Method: In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour ,add yogurt  and knead into smooth dough,add little water if req.Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime.Make parathas.Heat a skillet (tava) gently, put in the paratha, add oil ,turn on both sides till done.Serve hot with pickle,sauce or curds.

    Mar 22, 2013

    Aloo Paratha

    Aloo Paratha - a good healthy kickstart for your busy life. Hot parathas stuffed with spicy aloo masala. Enjoy hot and spicy.

    Aloo Paratha
    Ingredients


    • 1 cup  wheat flour
    • 1/2 tsp  cumin seeds/carom seeds
    • 1 /2 tsp turmeric 
    • 1 -2 tsp chilli powder/garam masala
    • 1/2 tsp jeera dhania powder
    • 1/2 red chili pwd
    • 1 1/2 cup grated boiled potato
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • Few-coriander leaves
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • salt to taste
    Method


    1.Knead the flour with water, a little salt,oil into a soft dough.Cover it for 4-5 hours.
    2 In a bowl, add the mashed potatoes, salt, masala powder, coriander leaves, lemon juice  and mix well. Divide the mixture into balls. 
    3.Make a small chapati with the dough,keep this ball in the middle and bring all the sides together, once done flatten them with your fingers, or use the rolling pin and make the paratha 
    4.Heat a skillet (tava) gently, put in the paratha, turn on both sides till done. Now add oil or ghee all around the edges, fry both sides, carefully turning over until evenly brown. 
    Serve Aloo Paratha hot with pickle or curds.

    You can add mint leaves/ginger paste for extra flavor.


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    Mar 20, 2013

    Methi Paratha

    Methi Paratha is easy wholesome breakfast recipe - a healthy start for your day. Made from Methi aka Fenugreek leaves, is very nutritious, you can send it as a part of your child's tiffen box too.


    Ingredients

    Methi paratha
    Methi Paratha
    • 1 cup  wheat flour
    •  2-4 tbsp yogurt/curds
    • 1/2 tsp  cumin seeds/carom seeds
    • 1 /2 tsp turmeric 
    • 1 -2 tsp chilli powder/garam masala
    • 1/2 tsp jeera dhania powder
    • 1 cup finely chopped fenugreek/Methi leaves
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • salt to taste
    Method
    In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour ,add yogurt  and knead into smooth dough,add little water if req. Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime. Make parathas. Heat a skillet (tava) gently, put in the paratha, add oil ,turn on both sides till done. Serve very hot with pickle or curds.


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    Feb 26, 2013

    Vegetable Paratha

    Vegetable Paratha is very healthy and nutritious, you can choose any mix of vegetables to make the stuffed paratha.


    Veg Paratha
    Ingredients  


    • Wheat flour 3 cups 
    • Potato 1 small (boiled and mashed)
    • Carrot 1 small (grated)
    • Florets cauliflower a few (opt)
    • cooked and mashed peas 1/4 cup 
    • Red chilly pwd1/2 Tsp
    • Garam masala pwd1/2 Tsp 
    • Dhania jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
    • Salt to taste   
    • Ghee or oil for frying   
    • Jeera-few 
    • Onion 1 medium 
    • Ginger garlic paste(opt)
    • Green Chillies(addln spice)
        
    Method

    1.Knead the flour with water, a little salt,oil into a soft dough. Cover it for 4-5 hours.
    2.In a Kadai heat oil, add  jeera, add onions fry .Then add the chilly and garam masala powders, and fry for a while. Add the mashed vegetables, carrot salt and mix well. Fry till dry set aside to cool. Divide the mixture into balls. 
    3.Make a small chapati with the dough, keep this ball in the middle and bring all the sides together, flatten them with your fingers, or use the rolling pin to make the paratha 
    4.Heat a tava, put in the paratha, turn on both sides till done. Add oil or ghee all around the edges, fry both sides, carefully turning over until evenly brown. Serve very hot with pickle or curds.




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