Dry Fruit Paratha Recipe

Dry 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.

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Dry Fruits are energy rich and provide you with all the essentials your body is craving for. It is said to be a little expensive supplement for healthy body, but do not refrain yourself as the Health benefits it shower over you is huge.

Note: You can add roasted khoya with nuts too (If available).

Recipe Category: Paratha
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Total Time (Minutes): 40
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of whole wheat flour (Aata)
  • Salt to taste
  • Water for Dough (about 1/4-1/3 cup)
  • 1/4 cup of walnuts
  • 1/4 cup of almonds or peanuts OR add dry fruit of your choice
  • 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds (Saunf)
  • 2 heaped Tbsp of jaggery (Gurr) powder or sugar
  • 2 cardamom, powdered
  • Oil or ghee for brushing
Instructions:
  • Mix whole wheat flour with salt and slowly add water to make soft dough. Cover it with damped kitchen towel and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
  • Grind walnuts, almonds/peanuts into a coarse powder and mix it well with jaggery, fennel and cardamom.
  • Now, make small lemon size balls from the dough.
  • Dust the balls with dry flour and roll to make a 3 inch circle.
  • Keep a small amount of filling in the centre and bring the ends together.
  • Dust and roll to make a round paratha.
  • Heat a griddle/Tava.
  • Cook paratha on tava till brown spots appear on both the sides. Apply ghee on both the sides and cook till paratha is browned.