Broccoli Cheese Paratha (Healthy Indian Flatbread)

Broccoli Cheese Paratha is a healthy Indian flatbread full of broccoli and cheese. These Parathas are very soft, melt in the mouth, and perfect for breakfast. Broccoli Cheese Paratha is delicious, wholesome, and keeps full for longer.

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About Broccoli Cheese Paratha

Broccoli Cheese Paratha is one of my favorite ways to have broccoli in my diet. And I love making this Paratha, also because my son likes it. He doesn’t like broccoli but never minds eating these delicious and cheesy Parathas.

Ease Of Making

Making broccoli cheese Paratha is straightforward and quick. I don’t make these Parathas as stuffed Parathas. Instead, I add broccoli and other ingredients directly to the flour and make the dough.

There is no need to cook, blanch or boil broccoli before adding it to the flour. And so the dough comes together quickly, and rolling Paratha is also easy.

Ingredients

1. Flour: I have used whole wheat flour, which I use to make Roti. You can use the whole wheat flour of your preference.
2. Broccoli: Use fresh broccoli and grate it as fine as possible. To make it easier, place the broccoli florets into the food processor and chop it finely. 
3. Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese: I like to add both kinds of cheese to make these Parathas. But you can use either only mozzarella or only cheddar cheese. You can also use marble cheese or processed cheese if you prefer. Instead of cheese, we can also use Paneer to make these Parathas. You can also leave out the cheese if you prefer.
4. Coriander Leaves: Coriander leaves add a pleasant earthy flavor. Instead of coriander leaves, we can also add other greens like spinach or fresh Methi leaves.
5. Chili and Ginger Paste: Add chili and ginger as per your taste preference. If you like the Parathas spicer, add more chili paste. Or, if making for kids, leave out the green chili paste.
6. Water: First, add ¼ cup of water and then add it gradually as required to make a soft dough.
7. Ghee or Butter To Cook Paratha: I like to use ghee for cooking the Parathas. If you want, you can also apply butter instead of ghee.

Step by Step Directions

Making The Dough

• Rinse the broccoli florets, let them dry, and grate finely.
• I have used a food processor to chop it very finely. So if you have a food processor, use it to make the process easier. 

• In a large mixing bowl, take flour, grated broccoli, cheese, ginger, chili, coriander leaves, and salt.
• Mix everything well.

• Add water, initially ¼ cup and then add as required and make a soft dough. The dough should not be stiff and not too wet.

• Now add oil and knead the dough for 3-4 minutes or until the dough is smooth.
• Cover the dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

Rolling The Broccoli Cheese Paratha

• After the dough has rested, divide it into 10-12 equal size balls. I was able to make 11 Parathas out of it.

• Cover the dough balls to prevent them from drying out.
• Now, take one dough ball and coat it lightly with dry flour.
• Flatten the dough ball with your hand.

• Roll the dough ball with a rolling pin; roll it into a 7-8 inches diameter circle. Do not roll it too thin.

Cooking The Broccoli Cheese Paratha

• Heat the tawa on medium heat and place the rolled Paratha on it.
• Make sure that your tawa is well heated before placing the rolled Paratha in it.

• Cook the Paratha until it is lightly golden brown. 

• Flip the Paratha and cook again on the other side until lightly golden brown.
• Apply the Ghee or butter on both sides of Paratha.
• Press the Paratha edges gently with a spatula for even cooking.
• Cook the Paratha until it is nicely golden brown on both sides.

• Remove Paratha from the tawa, place it onto a plate lined with a paper towel, or put it into a Roti basket.
• Similarly, continue cooking the rest of the Broccoli Cheese Parathas.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve the Broccoli Cheese Paratha with plain yogurt or Raita.
• They taste good with pickle or chutney as well.
• Spread some jam on the Paratha, and kids would love it.
• We love to enjoy these Parathas with a cup of tea.
• Broccoli Cheese Parathas can easily make a place in our lunch box menu.

Helpful Tips

• Grate the broccoli with the fine grater or make it easier by chopping it finely in the food processor. If there will be big chunks of broccoli, it won’t be easy to roll the Parathas.
• You can make the dough in advance and cover it tightly until you are ready to make the Parathas.
• If making these Parathas for kids, you can leave out the green chili paste.
• Instead of adding both mozzarella and cheddar cheese, you can add only one type of cheese. 
• Make sure that tawa is well heated before placing the rolled Paratha on it.
• While cooking the Paratha, press it gently with a spatula often for even cooking.
• You can keep the Parathas in the fridge for up to two days.
• Heat the refrigerated Paratha on the tawa angina until hot and serve.

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