A paratha, a flatbread that originated in India, literally means layers of cooked dough. Parathas can be eaten as a breakfast dish or as a tea-time snack. Parathas are made with roti dough but are cooked in ghee or oil and are layered breads. They can be stuffed with vegetables like potatoes as in "aloo ke paronthe" or nuts.
They are heavy and are often eaten for breakfast in the north. The south also has its versions. The "malabar parotta" of Kerala is a layered, fluffy bread that is eaten with luscious coconut curries.
This flour is used to prepare foods for religious festivals, including Navratri. It is an allowed food during fasting days because it is not made of grain.
Continue ReadingMakka Poori is a delicious breakfast for weekend or festive season during the winter time. These pooris are little thick than regular pooris & takes little more time to cook. Mixing wheat flour to the makka flour makes it easier to roll out the pooris.
Continue ReadingRadish(Mooli) are rich in vitamins, folic acid, and anthocyanins and are considered effective cancer-fighting agents. The vitamins present in radishes can treat skin disorders. Not only do radishes help improve functioning of liver and gall bladder, but they also serve a variety of critical functions with incredible benefit.
Continue ReadingA simple batter made with wheat flour, salt & water & it is carefully poured onto a hot tava and cooked on both sides pressing it by spatula. If you wish, you can add grated vegetables to paratha, but you can choose to keep it simple, totally upto you!
Continue ReadingMethi and tomato are rich in fibre and antioxidants. Methi tomato paratha is one of the breakfast dish you can relish in winter only.
Continue ReadingAligarh ki Bhurbhuri Kachori is flaky, super crispy. It does not require any special ingredients or prior preparation. Enjoy this kachori on a weekend or on any festive day.
Continue ReadingTandoori Onion Roti, spiced with cumin seeds, ginger, green chillies, smoky butterly flavored & made with whole wheat flour is a perfect treat for weekend brunch.
Continue ReadingBarley contains good amounts of B-group vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate and pantothenic acid. Barley is a high source of fiber as Each one-cup serving provides approximately six grams of fiber.
Continue ReadingCooked peas have more minerals than raw peas. A cup of cooked peas has 2.5 milligrams of iron, 62 milligrams of magnesium and 187 milligrams of phosphorus, compared to raw peas' 2 milligrams of iron, 48 milligrams of magnesium and 157 milligrams of phosphorus.
Continue ReadingMakka Mooli Paratha is a specialty of the winter as makka flour & mooli, both are winter season ingredients. It is the best and most tasty paratha you can have during winter. Any side dish, like raita, jeera aloo, peas curry goes well with it.
Continue ReadingIt is from chickpeas that besan comes about, and it is rich with nutrients and fiber. The besan flour or gram flour is one of the most beneficial, on the grounds that it is produced using beats stacked with proteins and a considerable measure of other imperative supplements.
Continue ReadingSpinach is a green leafy vegetable. It is full of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals and has an extremely high nutritional value. It is a good source of vitamins A, B2, C, and K, and also contains magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and potassium. It is low in fat.
Continue ReadingSattu has many health benefits, especially when you consume it on an empty stomach. It reduces the problem associated with your stomach and flushes out body’s toxic substances. Apart from this, there are cooling properties in Sattu which provide coolness to the body and provides relief from scorching heat.
Continue ReadingSimple, tasty and healthy breakfast recipe of Onion Makka Paratha made with nutrition goodness of makka flour.
Continue ReadingAmritsari Kulcha, stuffed with boiled and mashed potatoes and spices is an Indian flatbread which is prominent in North India, especially Amritsar and Delhi. You can enjoy kulcha as a breakfast/brunch dish during weekend or festive morning or rainy season.
Continue ReadingThis stuffed apple paratha is a recipe apt for all the fussy people who don’t eat apple. Starting yours day with an apple paratha is the most healthiest treat that you give to yours brain before starting a day.
Continue ReadingCapsicum contains vitamins. Vitamin A is good for eyes and helps prevent eye diseases. Vitamin C decreases the risk of arthritis and improves immunity. It also helps reduce inflammation. Capsicum also has vitamin K, which is important for blood clot formation.
Continue ReadingTomato is powerhouse of nutrients. They are a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus. Additionally, they are a good source of chromium, pantothenic acid, protein, choline, zinc and iron too.
Continue ReadingAkk roti is made with rice flour, grated carrot, onion and indian spices. A soft dough is prepared by mixing rice flour with vegetables, spices and water, flattened into thin round shaped disc, and cooked on tawa until crisp and light brown.
Continue ReadingWhen you don’t have enough time to prepare sbzi or you don't have any stuffing ingredient in the morning then Achaari paratha is the solution. Just stuff paratha with yours favorite pickle. People generally like mango pickle stuffing.
Continue ReadingRava is a versatile ingredient and easy to cook with. It is generally used as a battering ingredient in idli or uttapam but do you know, you can make paratha with rava as a main ingredient. Rava is a great supplier of energy and helps you avoid feeling lethargic.
Continue ReadingBesan contains soluble fiber, which keeps your heart healthy. The fiber content of the besan flour keeps the cholesterol levels under control and this helps in proper functioning of the heart and healthy blood circulation.
Continue ReadingRagi is a rich source of good carbohydrates and since it is too tiny to be polished or processed it is mostly consumed in its purest form."Because of its high nutritional value, Ragi can be placed at the pinnacle of food grains. The cereal is gluten-free and highly suitable for those who are gluten or lactose intolerant.
Continue ReadingBathua is very rich in various nutrients like proteins, vitamins like vitamin C and minerals like iron, potassium, phosphorus and calcium. Bathua is very helpful for your bone and teeth because it is rich in vitamin C. The vitamin properties also act like immune stimulator and also antioxidant.
Continue ReadingLuchi (Maida Puri) is deep fried flatbread served with Aloo sbzi. It is very easy to make and the best thing is that it doesn’t require fermentation. Try this recipe on a festive morning or weekend brunch or winter morning or picnic.
Continue ReadingMethi Puri can be paired up with any curries, any dry sabzi, any dals. But generally people enjoy it with mango pickle (Aam ka Achaar).
Continue ReadingCauliflower helps to reduce risks of cancer, heart and brain disorders. It keeps your eyes in good shape, maintains hormonal balance, help you to lose weight and flushes out the toxins from your body.
Continue ReadingSprouts are rich in folate, and this food is essential for pregnant women. Folate in the food helps in ensuring that right nutrients are received by the fetus and would help in good brain development of the child.
Continue ReadingCottage Cheese (Paneer) is one of the best sources of calcium. Cottage cheese (Paneer) can fulfill 8% of the daily recommended value. 100 grams of cottage cheese has a whopping 83 grams of protein! Adequate calcium levels ensure healthy bones, teeth, healthy heart muscles and smooth nerve functioning too.
Continue ReadingBecause there is so much fiber in oats, they actually promote the feeling of having a full belly. When we feel full, our satiety hormones trigger and we don’t have the constant urge to snack and overeat.
Continue ReadingOnion Tomato Paratha is an Indian style flatbread which is flavored with some spices, Onion crunchiness & tangy tomatoes.This can be accompanied by any pickle, ketchup, and yogurt condiment for breakfast.
Continue ReadingSweet potatoes are a rich source of fibre as well as containing an array of vitamins and minerals including iron, calcium, selenium, and they are a good source of most of our B vitamins and vitamin C.
Continue ReadingJaggery is quite rich in its content of folate and iron and therefore it helps in the prevention of anemia. It also offers instant energy preventing weakness and fatigue of the human body.
Continue ReadingSpring Onion Paratha is a filling option for breakfast and its quick to make too.
Continue ReadingA cup of enriched yellow corn flour has 416 calories and 4.4 grams of total fat, with almost no saturated fat. It has 11 grams of protein and 89 grams of total carbohydrates, including 75 grams of starches. This amount of the flour provides 7.3 grams of dietary fiber, which can help lower your cholesterol levels and may reduce your risk of constipation.
Continue ReadingBeets are chock-full of other nutrients like iron, manganese, copper, potassium, and magnesium - all of which have their individual benefits. Even raw beets have terrific benefits - one of them being the ability to prevent cancer.
Continue ReadingFenugreek Leaves, as well as seeds, are a rich source of dietary fiber and also protein content is high in them. The important vitamins and nutrients that fenugreek leaves contains are folic acid, thiamin, vitamins A, B6 and C, riboflavin, and niacin.
Continue ReadingStart your morning with this protein-packed paratha. It will keep you fuelled and energetic through the day when you know its going to be a hectic day.
Continue ReadingEvery Indian household is aware of Jeera as it is an inseparable part of Indian food. Jeera seeds are also used in Indian cooking. They have a bitter, pungent and sweet taste. Cumin seeds are rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamins and fibre. Including cumin seeds in your diet can have a lot of health benefits.
Continue ReadingCabbage is rich in vitamin B6 and folate, both of which are essential for many important processes in the body, including energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Continue ReadingDry fruits like almonds, walnuts, dates, raisins etc. are traditionally known to be a powerhouse of nutrients. They are said to provide us with a host of health benefiting properties.
Continue ReadingBajra has high amounts of fiber and aids digestion. It also lowers your bad cholesterol while increasing the good cholesterol in your system and is therefore very good for your cardiovascular health. It is rich in antioxidants and can prevent the occurrence of cancer, particularly breast cancer. It can help prevent asthma.
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