A paratha is a flatbread that originated in the Indian subcontinent, prevalent throughout areas of India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh where wheat is the traditional staple. Paratha is an amalgamation of the words parat and atta, which literally means layers of cooked dough.
Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cup wheat flour
2 tbsp clarified butter
1 tsp salt
2 -3 large potatoes
2 green chillies
1/2 inch ginger
7-8 garlic petals
1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
1 cup grated cheese or slice cheese.
Instructions:
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1)Knead the dough by mixing the wheat flour, salt, clarified butter and water as per required. Keep it aside and cover with cloth.
2)Boil potatoes and smash them and keep aside.
3) Crush the chillies, ginger,and garlic and mix well with smashed potatoes,then add chopped coriander leaves and salt too. Mix well all the ingredients and keep this potato filling aside.
4) Grate the cheese and keep ready.
5) Now divide the dough in eight portions. Take one portion and roll the dough and layer the centre portion with spiced smashed potatoes then layer with grated cheese or slice cheese. Later fold all sides in Square shape forming pocket as shown.
6) Heat the pan and put the Pocket Paratha on pre-heated pan and fry on the medium flame. Turn the side as it is done on one side. Coat the paratha with clarified butter on both sides.
7) Place the paratha on serving plate.
8) You can enjoy this paratha with mint chutney or tomato sauce.
Note:
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1)Spices for smash potatoes can be adjusted as per your taste.
2) Cheese can be adjusted as per your taste.
3) You can make dough with all purpose flour and wheat flour mixture in equal measure.
Benefits:
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1)Potato’s fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 content, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, all support heart health. Potatoes contain significant amounts of fiber. Fiber helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease.
2) Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, and protein. It also contains high amounts of vitamins A and B-12, along with zinc, phosphorus, and riboflavin. Cheese made from the milk of 100 percent grass-fed animals is the highest in nutrients and also contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K-2.
3)Enriched wheat flour may be a good source of iron, thiamine, niacin, calcium, and vitamin B6, in addition to the above nutrients. SUMMARY Whole wheat may be a decent source of several vitamins and minerals, including selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and folate.
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