Paratha is a staple dish in most of the Indian restaurants and in any typical Indian home.I made zucchini paratha for my friends and my daughter because it is very tasty and I also wanted to use it in a new way.People make paratha's from potatoes,radish's, cabbage but I gave a little twist to mine.Zucchini is part of squash family and provides texture to any food and is healthy.One cup of zucchini has about 30calories and10%of RDA dietary fiber which helps in digestion ,prevents constipation,and maintains lower blood sugar.Zucchini paratha is very healthy and delicious, and serve it to loved ones .
Ingredients
1 grated zucchini squeeze out all the liquid
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt to taste
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon oil
Preparation
1.In a bowl mix flour,1/2 teaspoon chilli powder,and turmeric, pinch of salt.Add water and form a dough.
2.In a skillet heat oil ,add in cumin seeds,garlic and cook for a 1 minute.Then add in zucchini, cook it for couple of minutes. t\Take it off the stove and try to dry to any excess water with a napkin or just squeeze it out .
3.Heat up the griddle,Roll the dough out,take a little piece and stuff the 1 teaspoon of zucchini mixture ,seal it close and then roll it out with a rolling pin.
4.Place it on the griddle and cook it for about couple of minutes ,then turn it over ,cook it another couple of minutes,repeat this one more time and then brush it with butter or ghee.
5 Serve it with ratia or any saute veggie or meat of your choice.
Try this nutritious and tasty paratha with your friends and families.
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