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બ્રોકલીના પરોઠા ની રેસીપી - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Healthy Broccoli Paratha for Kids Tiffin in Gujarati) 

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broccoli paratha is an Indian style paratha with the addition of mixed herbs for a flavourful touch. Learn how to make easy broccoli paratha for tiffin.

Your kids will not want anything to accompany this tasty healthy broccoli recipe. This unique broccoli paratha has the brilliant flavour of mixed herbs, chilli flakes and pepper. So, on some days, you can serve this hot and fresh for breakfast or after school, while on some days you can pack it as a tiffin treat! Also pack refreshing Minty Nimbu Paani in a thermos flask, so it will be nice and cool to sip on while munching the paratha.

With 84 calories and 1.5 g per paratha, this healthy broccoli recipe is a wise choice for diabetics and heart patients too! Broccoli and use of whole wheat flour lends 1.3 g of fibre to these parathas which can help manage blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels further. Broccoli is also a good source of vitamin C. Though some amounts of vitamin C will be lost in cooking, but you can benefit from the remaining and build your immunity to fight the harmful free radicals in the body.

Senior citizens who are looking for a healthy recipe which doesn’t require much effort for chewing, can also include this easy broccoli paratha in their menu.

Tips for broccoli paratha. 1. Instead of dry chilli flakes you can add green chilli paste according to your spice preference. 2. Always ensure while buying broccoli, it should be uniformly bright green colour in colour. 3. Serve Indian broccoli roti with curd and pickle.

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Healthy Broccoli Paratha for Kids Tiffin recipe - How to make Healthy Broccoli Paratha for Kids Tiffin

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     12Makes 12 parathas
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Method

For broccoli paratha
    For broccoli paratha
  1. To mke broccoli paratha, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
  2. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
  3. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  4. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook it on a medium flame, using a little oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 11 broccoli parathas.

How to pack
    How to pack
  1. Allow the broccoli paratha to cool completely, wrap in an aluminium foil, and pack in an air-tight tiffin box.

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what is broccoli paratha made of?
  1. broccoli paratha recipe | Indian broccoli roti | broccoli chapati | tiffin box recipe | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1/2 cup chopped blanched and pureed broccoli, 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta), 1 tsp dried mixed herbs, 1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika), salt and to taste, whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling and oil for cooking. See the below image of list of ingredients for broccoli paratha.

how to make broccoli puree
  1. This is how broccoli looks like.
  2. Cut the broccoli into small florets.
  3. Heat enough water in a kadhai.
  4. Add 1 cup broccoli florets.
  5. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Drain the broccoli using a strainer. Discard the water.
  7. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  8. In a blender add blanched broccoli.
  9. Blend it well to make smooth puree.

how to make dough for broccoli paratha
  1. To make broccoli paratha recipe | Indian broccoli roti | broccoli chapati | tiffin box recipe | In a deep bowl, add ½ cup chopped blanched and pureed broccoli.
  2. Add 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
  3. Add 1 tsp dried mixed herbs.
  4. Add 1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika).
  5. Add salt to taste.
  6. Add water only if needed. 
  7. Knead into a soft dough.

how to make broccoli paratha
  1. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.
  2. Place a portion of dough on rolling board.
  3. Dust some whole wheat flour for rolling.
  4. Roll out a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  5. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place the rolled paratha on it. Cook it for a few seconds till blisters appear on top. 
  6. Turnover and apply little oil evenly over it. 
  7. Cook the paratha till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
  8. Serve broccoli paratha recipe | Indian broccoli roti | broccoli chapati | tiffin box recipe | hot.

pro tips to make broccoli paratha
  1. Instead of dry chilli flakes you can add green chilli paste according to your spice prefernce.
  2. Always ensure while buying broccoli, it should be uniformly bright green colour in colour.
  3. Serve Indian broccoli roti with curd and pickle.

health benefits of broccoli paratha
  1. Broccoli Paratha – for diabetes, heart patients and weight loss. 
  2. The use of whole wheat flour as the base helps to add fiber which can help to manage blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels. 
  3. The fiber also helps to maintain a healthy digestive system.
  4. Broccoli is a good source of Vitamin C which boosts the immune system and fights off cancers, heart disease and protects the body from free radical damage.
  5. Serve these parathas with a bowl of curd to make a nourishing Indian meal. 
     

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per paratha
Energy84 cal
Protein1.5 g
Carbohydrates8.1 g
Fiber1.3 g
Fat5.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2.8 mg

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Broccoli Paratha ( Tiffin Treats)
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 on 05 Jan 20 01:06 PM


Hi It’s said that wrapping in aluminium foil is not healthy Any other option to pack rotis Yukthi
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Tarla Dalal    Hi, Once cooled, pack them in a steel tiffin box just like that....
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07 Jan 20 12:18 PM
Broccoli Paratha ( Tiffin Treats)
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 on 10 May 18 11:33 AM


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Archana M
 on 24 Aug 15 05:13 PM


Wow.. broccoli parathas, this a best way to include broccoli in kids diet. These parathas are very different in taste, not as regular parathas. chilli flakes Pep up the taste of the parathas, and makes it more tasty.And filling snack for kid in the tiffin.. every mother must try this recipe for their kid.. and they will surely love it.
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