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Broccoli Cheese Paratha (Healthy Indian Flatbread)

By: Jigna
This Paratha is wholesome, healthy, soft, delicious and, full of broccoli and cheese.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10 to 12 Parathas
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Healthy, No Onion No Garlic, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups broccoli finely grated
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon green chili paste
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼-½ cup water to make dough (or as required)
  • 1 teaspoon oil to knead the dough
  • Ghee or butter as required to cook the paratha

Instructions
 

Making The Dough

  • Rinse the broccoli florets, let them dry, and grate finely. I have used a food processor to chop the broccoli very finely. If you have a food processor, use it to make the process easier.
  • In a large mixing bowl, take flour, broccoli, cheese, chili, ginger, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix everything well.
  • Add water, initially ¼ cup, and then add as required to make a soft dough. The dough should not be stiff.
  • Now add oil and knead the dough for 3-4 minutes or until smooth. Cover the dough and rest it for 15-20 minutes.

Rolling The 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 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 it and cook again on the other side until lightly golden brown.
  • Apply ghee or butter on both sides of the paratha. Press the Paratha edges gently with a spatula for even cooking. Cook the Paratha until 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 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.

Notes

  1. 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.
  2. You can make the dough in advance and cover it tightly until you are ready to make the Parathas.
  3. If making these Parathas for kids, you can leave out the green chili paste.
  4. Instead of adding both mozzarella and cheddar cheese, you can add only one type of cheese. 
  5. Make sure that tawa is well heated before placing the rolled Paratha on it.
  6. While cooking the Paratha, press it gently with a spatula often for even cooking.
  7. You can keep the Parathas in the fridge for up to two days.
  8. Heat the refrigerated Paratha on the tawa angina until hot and serve.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 132kcalCarbohydrates : 19gProtein : 6gFat : 4gSaturated Fat : 2gTrans Fat : 1gCholesterol : 10mgSodium : 77mgPotassium : 154mgFiber : 3gSugar : 1gVitamin A : 210IUVitamin C : 16mgCalcium : 86mgIron : 1mg
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