Zucchini (summer squash) and peas chapati/Roti

hi everybody

                                        

Today's my posting is about chapati/roti variety. Try this zucchini and peas roti for your dinner which is a little bit more healthier than regular chapati. 

The zucchini vegetable is low in calories and contains good amount of folate, potassium, manganese and vitamin A.

Peas are starchy, but high in fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.

This recipe makes roughly 10-12 chapatis.

Ingredients:

•          2  Cups wholewheat flour/multi grain flour
•          1 zucchini (summer squash)
•          1/4 Cup green peas  
•          Water  (as required)
•          2 Tbsp of yogurt/curd or milk 
•          2 Garlic cloves
•          Salt to taste
•          1/4 tsp ajwain seeds (vamu/oma) 

Preparation method:

v  Wash the whole zucchini and cut it into pieces.

 

v  Microwave or boil the green peas.

 

      v Put the zucchini, peas, garlic and ajwain seeds in the grinder/mixer and make soft paste.  

v Prepare of soft dough with wheat flour, salt, zucchini and peas paste, yogurt or milk and water. The secret of soft chapatis lies in the kneading.  Add water as required and continue to knead till you get the right consistency. After it is done, cover and set it aside for 10  minutes to rest. Divide the dough into equal portions  and make medium sized balls of it.  Roll between your palms, applying a gentle pressure, till the balls are smooth and without any cracks.

 

v Take one dough ball and  roll it into chapati, lightly coat wheat flour on  both sides to prevent the dough from sticking  as you roll the chapati. You can use flat bread maker/roti maker to make chapatis.

     v Heat a pan on a medium flame and put the rolled out chapati   on it to cook, sprinkle little oil.  When both sides are cooked well with brown spots on it, transfer it to the serving plate.