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A classic Punjabi breakfast! These whole wheat flatbreads are stuffed with a savory, spiced grated radish filling and pan-fried until golden. Perfect with yogurt and pickle.
Prepare the Dough
Prepare the Mooli Filling
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A classic Punjabi breakfast! These whole wheat flatbreads are stuffed with a savory, spiced grated radish filling and pan-fried until golden. Perfect with yogurt and pickle.
This punjabi recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 382.17 calories per serving with 9.08g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch.
Stuff and Roll the Parathas
Cook the Parathas
Serve
For a richer, protein-packed version, add 1/2 cup of crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) to the mooli filling.
Incorporate other spices like 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder for color or 1 tsp of crushed coriander seeds for a different texture and flavor.
To make this recipe vegan, simply use a neutral vegetable oil instead of ghee for kneading the dough and cooking the parathas.
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or a mix of jowar (sorghum) and bajra (pearl millet) flour. The dough may be more delicate to handle.
Made with whole wheat flour and radish, this paratha is an excellent source of dietary fiber, which aids digestion, promotes satiety, and helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.
The presence of ajwain (carom seeds) and fiber from the radish helps in preventing indigestion, bloating, and gas. Radish itself is known to be beneficial for the digestive system.
Radish is a good source of Vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. Combined with whole grains and fresh herbs, this dish provides essential vitamins and minerals for overall health.
This usually happens because the radish filling has too much moisture. It's crucial to squeeze out as much water as possible from the grated radish. Also, add salt to the filling just before stuffing, as salt draws out more water.
Yes. You can prepare the dough and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. You can also grate and squeeze the radish ahead of time. However, only mix the spices and salt into the radish just before you are ready to make the parathas.
Yes, it can be a very healthy meal. It's made with whole wheat flour (atta), which is a good source of fiber, and radish, which is low in calories and rich in vitamins. To keep it healthier, use minimal ghee for cooking and pair it with low-fat yogurt.
One serving (2 parathas) contains approximately 380-420 calories, depending on the amount of ghee used for cooking. This includes carbohydrates from the flour, fiber from the radish, and fats from the ghee.
Mooli Paratha is traditionally served with plain yogurt (dahi), a dollop of white butter (makhan), and a side of Indian pickle (achaar), especially mango or mixed vegetable pickle. A cup of hot masala chai also pairs wonderfully.