Who doesn’t like parathas? The flaky texture that is achieved by brushing butter on the surface during cooking, or the actual act of pulling the layers apart while they’re hot, and then dipping them in lentils, yogurt, or some curry – parathas are the simplest but simplest. One of the satisfying pleasures of an Indian meal. Grilled, fried or stuffed, you can have parathas for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. If this little introduction to the humble paratha has got you craving, we’ve got you covered. Here are 7 paratha recipes that come together in about 20 minutes.
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so what are you waiting for? Go ahead, and make some crispy, chewy and buttery parathas.
1) plain paratha
Traditionally, parathas are made plain. Here, wheat paratha is smeared with ghee and you can enjoy it with your favorite curry. It takes only 15 minutes to make it. And don’t worry if your paratha is not perfectly round. With practice you can perfect that art as well.
Aloo Paratha with Butter
2) Aloo Paratha
Apart from the traditional plain parathas, the dough can also be stuffed with any kind of cooked vegetable such as potatoes. The other ingredients used to make this paratha are coriander, chillies and some spices. Eat them with plain curd or pickle.
3) Beet Paratha
In this version, replace the potato filling with beetroot. The vegetable adds a lot of nutrition as well as color. Serve fresh and hot as a dip with pickle or curd. The cooking time is just 10 minutes.
Multi Grain Paratha with Pickle
4) multigrain paratha
In terms of looks, this might not be the best looking paratha. However, it is very high in nutrition, thanks to the jowar and ragi that goes into making it. And believe it or not, you can make this paratha in just 5 minutes.
5) Chocolate Paratha
Yes, you read that right! We have also brought you the recipe of Chocolate Paratha. Be it lunch or dinner, kids will definitely love this paratha. Make some smoothies or desserts with it and your treat is ready.
6) sattu paratha
This style of paratha is particularly popular in Bihar and its neighboring regions, where sattu is a staple. It is rich in fiber and protein, which makes it a nutritious breakfast, lunch or dinner option.
Barfi Paratha is sweet.
7) Barfi Paratha
This is another sweet version of the paratha, and you can make it for any festive occasion when your house is stuffed with khoya/mawa sweets. If consuming so many sweets becomes too much, then just make stuffed parathas out of them. You will need about 20 minutes to complete the task.
Next time you have some unexpected guests at your house, stack a pile of parathas next to some vegetarian or non-vegetarian curries and watch the bread disappear from the plates in a jiffy.
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