Spicy Bajra Paratha

by Tarla Dalal

Spicy Bajra Roti stuffed with low-fat paneer, tomatoes and fenugreek leaves make a healthy breakfast recipe.

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स्पाईसी बाजरा पराठा - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Spicy Bajra Paratha in Hindi)

સ્પાઇસી બાજરા પરાઠા - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Spicy Bajra Paratha in Gujarati)

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Bajra is very rich in fibre, iron, calcium and protein. Parathas made of bajra flour are very nutritious and tasty, but require a lot of practice to roll evenly. Yet, the Spicy Bajra Paratha is definitely worth the time spent. In this creation, the rotis are further enhanced with a filling of paneer and methi leaves. Serve the parathas hot with low-fat curds for a delectable meal that will keep you satiated for a long while.

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Spicy Bajra Paratha recipe - How to make Spicy Bajra Paratha

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins 6Makes 6 parathas
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Ingredients

1 cup bajra (black millet) flour
2 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
salt to taste
bajra (black millet) flour for rolling
3 tsp oil for cooking

To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing
3/4 cup crumbled low-fat paneer (cottage cheese)
1/2 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
3/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste

For Serving
low-fat curds (dahi)

Method

Divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
Combine the bajra flour, wheat flour and salt in a bowl, mix well and knead into a soft dough using enough hot water.
Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
Roll a portion of the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little bajra flour for rolling.
Place a portion of the stuffing on half of the roti and fold it over to make a semi-circle.
Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha, using ½ tsp of oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
Repeat steps 4 to 6 to make 5 more parathas.
Serve immediately with low-fat curds.