Peas paratha/mutter paratha(roti)

This recipe is about green peas/mutter/batani paratha.  Add crushed peas/mutter to the wheat flour and do rotis as regular. This dish is  very popular in the north india.

Ingredients:

· 3 cups whole wheat flour

· 1 cup green peas/mutter/batani

· Salt to taste

· 1/4 tsp ajwain seeds (vamu/oma) or ajwain powder

· Oil (Optional)

· Water (as required)

Preparation method:

v Wash green peas first. If green peas are fresh, mash them using a spoon.  If green peas are dry or frozen boil in the water and mash them.

v In a mixing bowl take wheat flour then add mashed peas, ajwain and salt. (If you like spicy paratha add green chilli paste) Then prepare soft dough (add water if required). Continue to knead till you get the right consistency.

v Divide the dough into equal portions and make medium sized balls of it and keep them ready to roll out.

v Take one dough ball and roll it into chapati, lightly coat on wheat flour both sides to prevent the dough from sticking as you roll the chapati.

v Heat the pan/griddle/ tava, transfer the rolled chapati on it, then roast it well with oil(optional) both sides.

v Serve hot with curry or dal and “Enoy” it.  

 

 

Mooli Roti/Radish Paratha/Mullangi Chapati

This recipe is about Mooli roti or paratha. Simply add grated white radish to the wheat flour and do rotis as regular. This is the best way eating of radish on regular basis.

Ingredients:

·         3 cups     whole wheat flour

·         1 – 1 ½ cup    grated mooli/white radish/mullangi

·         Salt to taste

·         1/4 tsp  ajwain seeds (vamu/oma)/ ajwain powder

·         Oil (Optional)

·         Water  (as required)

Preparation method:

v  Wash the radish, peel and grate it.

v  In a mixing bowl take wheat flour then add grated mooli, ajwain and salt. Then prepare soft dough (add water if required). Continue to knead till you get the right consistency.

v  Divide the dough into equal portions and make medium sized balls of it and keep them ready to roll out.

v  Take one dough ball and roll it into chapati, lightly coat on wheat flour both sides to prevent the dough from sticking as you roll the chapati.

v  Heat the pan/griddle/ tava, transfer the rolled chapati on it, then roast it well with oil(optional) both sides.

v  Serve hot with curry or dal and "Enoy the Taste of Mooli Roti".

 

Carrot Peas (Mutter) Paratha/Carrot and Green Peas Chapathi/Indian flat bread

This recipe is about carrot and green peas paratha. It is the easy version of stuffed paratha. Simply add mashed carrot and green peas to wheat flour to make chapatis. These chapatis are very soft and tasty.

Ingredients:

Carrots   (3 large, peel and boil or microwave )

Green peas   (100 gms, boil or microwave)

Whole wheat flour (2 cups)

Green chilli (1 no, paste, red chillie powder is substitute)

Jeera powder/cumin powder (1/2 tsp)

Salt to taste

Oil (optional)

Preparation method:

· First peel the skin of carrots then boil the carrots and green peas (mutter). 

·Make a coarse or fine paste of carrots and green peas as you like in a grinder and transfer it to a  mixing bowl.  

· To this mixture, add wheat flour, green chilli paste, Jeera powder/cumin powder and salt then prepare soft dough (add water if required).  Continue to knead till you get the right consistency. 

· Divide the dough into equal portions and make medium sized balls of it and keep them ready to roll out.  

· Take one dough ball and roll it into chapati, lightly coat on wheat flour both sides to prevent the dough from sticking as you roll the chapati.  

· Heat the pan/griddle/ tava, transfer the rolled chapati on it, then roast it well with oil(optional) both sides.  

Serve hot with curry or chutney and Enoy the Taste of  carrot and green peas Chapati.

Aloo Paratha/Aloo Chapathi/Indian Flat Bread

 

This recipe is about  aloo paratha, but I am not making separate aloo curry stuff   to make paratha.  It is the easy version of  stuffed aloo paratha.  Simply add  mashed potatoes to wheat flour   to make chapatis. These chapatis are very soft and tasty.  Once in a while I love to do this.

Ingredients:

Potatoes/aloo     (2 medium size, boiled, peeled and mashed)

Whole wheat flour   (2 cups)

Green chilli   (1 no, paste, red chillie powder is substitute)

Jeera powder/cumin powder     (1/2 tsp)

Salt to taste

Oil (optional)

 

Preparation method:

·  First boil the potatoes, then peel the skin and mash it in a mixing bowl. 

·  Add wheat flour, green chilli paste, Jeera powder/cumin powder and salt   then  prepare soft dough. The water in the boiled potatoes is enough to make soft dough. Continue to knead till you get the right consistency. 

·  Divide the dough into equal portions   and make medium sized balls of it and keep them ready to roll out.

·  Take one dough ball and roll it into chapati, lightly coat on wheat flour both sides to prevent the dough from sticking as you roll the chapati.  

·  Heat the pan/griddle/ tava,  transfer the rolled chapati on it,  then roast it well with oil(optional) both sides.

Serve hot with curry or chutney and Enoy the Taste of Aloo Chapati.

Soya Chapati/Roti/Pulka

Soya chapati/roti/pulka is very healthy, nutritious and high in protein low in carbs. 

Here is the recipe for soya chapati.

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour - 3 cups

Soya flour -   1 cup

Yogurt/milk -   (2 tbsp)     

Water ( as required)

Preparation Method:

Mix wheat flour, soya flour, yogurt/milk and water in a mixing bowl and knead it to prepare a soft dough.

Divide dough into small portions and make medium sized balls. Take one dough ball,   roll it into chapathi.  

Heat a pan and put the rolled out chapati on it and cook bothsides well with oil (optional).  Once chapati  is done serve it hot. 

 

Banana Chapati/roti

This recipe is for kids especially who do not like bananas and milk.  These two ingredients make very soft dough and as well as soft, tasty chapatis.  Try this recipe for your little picky eaters.

Ingredients:

Wheat flour    -1 cup

Banana   1

Milk   (as needed to make dough)

Preparation method:

Mash the banana in a mixing bowl.  Add wheat flour and prepare of soft dough with milk. Continue to knead till you get the right consistency.  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 cracks. Make as many as you need and keep ready to roll out.

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

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

Zucchini (summer squash) and peas chapati/Roti

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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.