Tasty Broccoli Paratha For Breakfast

There are not many broccoli recipes. In most households it becomes a great nuisance to prepare something out of this wonder vegetable. Surely we are all aware of the health benefits of broccoli. It is a rich source of vitamin C and iron. So, it is an excellent item to include in your daily diet. As for the recipe, here we have a tasty solution to your problem.

Ever heard of a stuffed broccoli paratha? Yes, this vegetable can be used in making tasty and mouthwatering parathas which is a great option for a healthy and delicious breakfast. With a handful of spices and a little patience you can prepare this lip-smacking breakfast for your family. So, check out the delicious breakfast recipe of broccoli paratha and give it a try.

Tasty Broccoli Paratha For Breakfast

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Whole wheat flour- 3 cups
  • Salt- as per taste
  • Warm water- 1 cup

For the stuffing

  • Broccoli- 1 (grated)
  • Green chillies- 2 (chopped)
  • Cumin powder- ½ tsp
  • Coriander powder- 1tsp
  • Dry mango powder- 1tsp
  • Oil- 2tbsp

Procedure

  1. Sieve the flour and add salt. Knead it with warm water into a semi-soft dough. Keep it aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan and add chillies. Fry for a minute.
  3. Add the grated broccoli and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes on medium flame.
  4. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder and salt. Cook for another couple of minutes.
  5. Add salt. Cover and cook for about 5-6 minutes.
  6. Once done, remove from flame and allow the stuffing to cool down completely.
  7. Divide the kneaded dough into 7-8 equal parts.
  8. Roll out each ball of dough into small chapatis.
  9. Place about one tablespoon of the stuffing in the centre. Cover and seal the chapati from each side completely.
  10. Roll out the stuffed balls into a size of a regular chapati.
  11. Heat a tawa and fry the stuffed parathas till they are cooked on both sides.
  12. Transfer to a plate and follow the same method to make rest of the parathas.

Serve broccoli paratha with mint chutney or ketchup. Subscribe for a tasty and healthy breakfast from today.

Story first published: Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 18:05 [IST]