Paratha, or the humble Indian flatbread, complements almost any dish and can be eaten with any meal. Crunchy and chewy with flaky layers, Parathas are so versatile that you can make them into a delicious curry, chutney, bowl of yogurt, or even pickles. It is the true definition of comfort food for most Indians. And the best part is that you can keep experimenting with paratha so that you don’t have the same old food every other day. Just stuff it – think of lentils, herbs, meat, egg or cheese and you will have a new paratha on your plate every time.
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Here are 7 unique Paratha recipes for you to try:
1) Sattu Paratha
Classic paratha can never get old, but here’s a better version. Make a dough out of wheat flour with oats and sprouted wheat. For the filling add the sattu, onions, chillies, ajwain, achari paste, oil and spices. Roll out, cook on tawa and serve hot.
Sattu paratha is the favorite breakfast in areas like Bihar and UP
2) Methi Paratha
This is a popular choice thanks to the goodness of methi or fenugreek leaves, which lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Mix all ingredients into the batter and fry like chapatis.
3) Chicken Paratha
For a die-hard chicken fan, this is the right paratha. Inside the golden-fried batter is a delicious filling made from shredded and cooked chicken, onions, chillies and coriander. Serve it with a delicious chutney or cottage cheese.
Crunchy, flaky paratha filled with juicy chicken is definitely a meal not to be missed
4) Keema Paratha
Juicy mutton is the main ingredient of this recipe. Cook the mutton with onions, ginger, garlic and other spices until it is dry but still moist. Pour the filling into the batter and seal the ends to fry until golden brown. Serve with Raita.
5) Achari Paneer Paratha
This is a special dish for vegetarians. Use grated paneer, chopped ginger, garlic and a spoonful of mixed achar for the filling. Fry the filled dough on a medium to high flame and enjoy an unforgettable dish.
The tangy taste of Achaari Paneer turns every bite of this Paratha into a taste explosion
6) Broccoli Paratha
This dish is healthy and delicious. With the goodness of multigrain flour, oat flour, quinoa flour, broccoli, potatoes, caramel seeds and cumin powder, this product is a sure winner in the healthy Paratha race.
7) Mughlai Paratha
This popular Bengali street food is a simple and quick recipe. Egg filling in the middle of a flaky flatbread, who wouldn’t crave this extended version of the usual paratha and omelette? Goes best with mustard sauce and some onion slices.
The Mughlai Paratha is filled with meat and makes for a heavy and rich meal
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While simple parantha is the staple at home, give them a twist with these recipes to lift the mood at the dining table.
