Parathas are a favorite dish in Indian homes, which people enjoy eating from breakfast to lunch and dinner. The specialty of parathas is that you can make them with many different vegetables, and get a new taste every time. Today we are going to tell you a special and nutritious recipe – Ridge gourd parathas. Ridge gourd, which is usually eaten as a vegetable, also tastes great in parathas. This recipe is not only tasty but also healthy, as it contains plenty of fiber and vitamins.
Material:
Dough for Parathas:
– 2 cups wheat flour
– 1 tablespoon of oil
– Salt to taste
– Water (to knead the dough)
for stuffing:
– 1 cup Ridge gourd (grated)
– 1 green chilli (finely chopped)
– 1 tsp ginger paste
– 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
– 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
– 1/2 tsp cumin powder
– 1/2 tsp garam masala
– 1 tsp coriander powder
– Salt to taste
– 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped)
Method:
1. Prepare the dough:
– First of all, put wheat flour, salt and oil in a vessel.
– Add water little by little and knead a hard dough. Cover the dough and keep it aside for 15-20 minutes.
2. Prepare the stuffing:
– Grate the ridge gourd and squeeze out its water gently.
– Add grated ridge gourd, green chillies, ginger paste, red chilli powder, turmeric, cumin powder, garam masala, coriander powder and salt in a vessel.
– Mix all these ingredients well and prepare the mixture.
3. Make the parathas:
– Make small balls of dough and roll one ball to give it the shape of a small roti.
– Place ridge gourd stuffing in it and close it from all sides.
– Now roll it gently so that the stuffing does not come out.
4. Bake the Parathas:
– Heat a pan and pour some oil on it.
– Place the rolled roti on the pan and bake it on both sides until it becomes golden and crispy.
– Apply oil or ghee as per requirement and cook the parathas well.
5. Serve:
– Remove the hot Ridge gourd parathas from the pan and serve with curd, pickle or chutney.
Tips:
1. After squeezing out the water from the Ridge gourd, do not throw it away, you can use it to knead the dough, which will make the parathas even more nutritious.
2. You can also add grated paneer to the stuffing to make the parathas more delicious.
3. To make Ridge gourd parathas, you can also use coarse flour, this will make the parathas more healthy.
Why is this recipe special?
Ridge gourd parathas are a perfect combination of both taste and health. Usually, children avoid eating Ridge gourd vegetable, but when it is made by adding it in parathas, children also eat it with pleasure. These parathas are light, nutritious and easily digestible, which are a perfect option for your breakfast or lunch. So the next time you want to make something new and nutritious, then definitely try this wonderful recipe of Ridge gourd parathas!
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