RAJGIRA PARATHA/AMARANTH PARATHA
Do you want to replace your regular whole wheat parathas to a gluten free version? Do you want to enhance the fiber content in your diet without making much compromise on the taste?
Do you want to include millets in your diet in a no fuss way? If the answer to the above 3 questions is yes, then We got you.
Amaranth, commonly known as Rajgira, is a widely known millet rich in fiber and protein. 1 cup of cooked amaranth contains around 9 gms of protein, making it helpful especially for those who are looking for weight loss. Its also rich in calcium, containing 116 mg in around 1 cup, hence supporting bone health. Its also a fiber rich grain, and aids digestive health.
Lets see how to make Amaranth millet Parathas and savor the benefits of millets.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cups Rajgira / Amaranth flour
- 2 small to medium boiled and mashed Potatoes
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1-2 chopped green chillies
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- Rock salt to taste
- Peanut oil/ghee to cook
- Hot water to knead the dough
METHOD
- Mix the hot mashed potatoes into the amaranth flour
- Then add the crushed green chili paste, cumin powder and rock salt .
- Add chopped coriander and ginger paste. Mix everything well.
- Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water in parts and knead to a smooth dough. The addition of water depends on the quality of flour, so add accordingly. Allow the dough to come at room temperature
- Make a small or medium sized balls from the dough. Dust with amaranth flour.
- Roll to a small or medium sized paratha. While rolling add some more flour if required.
- Then gently lift up with a spatula and fry the paratha on a hot tava.
- Once one side is partly cooked, flip with the help of spatula. Use a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned pan as the paratha might stick.
- Apply ghee or oil on this side as per your preferences. Flip again carefully using a spatula. Apply ghee or oil on this side.
- Flip a couple of times till the roti has become evenly golden and roasted evenly. Serve hot.
- Enjoy with gravy of your choice or curd.
