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A wholesome and delicious Indian flatbread stuffed with a savory mix of spiced vegetables. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a tiffin box, these parathas are both filling and nutritious, especially when served with yogurt and pickle.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Dough
Prepare the Vegetable Filling
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A wholesome and delicious Indian flatbread stuffed with a savory mix of spiced vegetables. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a tiffin box, these parathas are both filling and nutritious, especially when served with yogurt and pickle.
This north_indian recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 502.18 calories per serving with 11.76g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or dinner.
Stuff and Roll the Parathas
Cook the Parathas
Serve
Mix in 1/2 cup of crumbled or grated paneer (Indian cottage cheese) into the vegetable filling for a protein-rich version.
Substitute ghee with a neutral vegetable oil or a plant-based butter for cooking the parathas.
Feel free to add other finely chopped vegetables like bell peppers, cabbage, or blanched and squeezed spinach to the filling.
Increase the amount of green chilies or add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder to the filling for extra heat.
Made with whole wheat flour and vegetables, these parathas are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes gut health, and helps in maintaining a healthy weight.
The combination of carrots, cauliflower, peas, and other vegetables provides a wide range of essential vitamins like Vitamin A and C, and minerals like potassium and iron.
The complex carbohydrates from the whole wheat flour release energy slowly, keeping you full and energized for a longer period, making it an ideal breakfast or lunch option.
One Mix Veg Paratha contains approximately 180-220 calories, depending on the amount of ghee or oil used for cooking. This recipe makes 8 parathas, with a serving size of 2 parathas being around 400 calories.
Yes, Mix Veg Paratha is a healthy and nutritious meal. It's made with whole wheat flour, which is rich in fiber, and packed with a variety of vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals. To make it healthier, use minimal ghee for cooking.
Parathas can tear for a few reasons: the dough might be too stiff, the filling might be too moist or have large vegetable chunks, or you might be applying too much pressure while rolling. Ensure your dough is soft, the filling is dry and finely grated, and you roll with a light, even hand.
Absolutely! You can prepare the vegetable filling a day in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This can save a lot of time.
Yes, this recipe is easily adaptable for a vegan diet. Simply replace the ghee used for cooking the parathas with any neutral vegetable oil like sunflower or canola oil.
Mix Veg Parathas are very versatile. They pair wonderfully with plain yogurt (dahi), raita (yogurt dip), Indian pickles (achaar), mint-coriander chutney, or a simple dollop of butter.