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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian » Indian Breads » Broccoli Paratha

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 | Last Updated On: Jan 19, 2021 by Neha Mathur

    Broccoli Paratha

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    Broccoli Paratha is an Indian stuffed bread that is loaded with the goodness of broccoli. It is very easy to make and is a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner option.

    Here are some more stuffed paratha recipes, that can be made for your weekend breakfasts – Methi Paratha, Gobi Paratha, Keema Paratha, Aloo Paratha, and Palak Paneer Paratha.

    Broccoli Paratha served on a plate.
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    • About This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Broccoli Paratha
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
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    About This Recipe

    Broccoli Paratha is a delicious Indian flatbread stuffed with a spicy filling made using fresh broccoli, potatoes, herbs, and spices.

    I make many recipes using broccoli-like Air Fryer Broccoli, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Amish Broccoli Salad, etc, but this aloo broccoli paratha is my favorite way to include this superfood veggie in our diet.

    This paratha is super easy to make and as winters are just around the corner, when fresh broccoli is available, It is a great dish to make for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

    Broccoli is considered one of the most nutritious vegetables. It is extremely rich in vitamin C and in addition, it is also rich in fiber, essential vitamins, and minerals. Broccoli is also a good source of beta-carotene and is low in calories. 

    This paratha is a great way to feed this nutritious vegetable to your family members, who don’t like broccoli.

    Ingredients

    Dough Ingredients:

    Broccoli Paratha Dough Ingredients.

    The basic ingredients required to make the dough are whole wheat flour, ghee (clarified butter), and salt. You can use oil in place of ghee if you are looking to make it vegan. 

    Filling Ingredients :

    Broccoli Paratha Filling Ingredients.

    To make the filling for broccoli paratha, you will need broccoli along with boiled potatoes, paneer, green chilies, salt, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, cilantro (coriander), and carom seeds. 

    The addition of paneer adds a nice texture and taste to the filling, but it is completely optional. Skip it if making vegan parathas.

    You can also add finely chopped onions to the filling mixture.

    If you like cheesy parathas, then add some shredded cheese to the filling.

    How To Make Broccoli Paratha

    Make The Dough

    Stir together 2 cups of whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. You can also use a parat (Indian utensil) to mix these ingredients.

    Whole wheat flour, vegetable oil, and salt mixed in a bowl.

    Add water little by little and knead to make a soft dough. The amount of water will depend on the quality of the flour. Do not add a lot of water at once otherwise, the dough can become sticky.

    Water added in the bowl.

    Knead the dough using the heels of your hands until it becomes soft and smooth. It will take 3-4 minutes of kneading. Cover the ready dough with a kitchen towel and keep aside for 30 minutes.

    Soft dough made.

    Make The Filling

    To make the filling, start by preparing the ingredients. Wash a small head of broccoli well and look for any insects hiding in it. Use the medium hole of a box grater to grate it. You can also use a food processor to grate the broccoli. Just make sure it’s coarse and not pasty.

    Peel the boiled potatoes (2 small potatoes or 1 large) and mash them well using a potato masher. There should not be any lumps otherwise the paratha will tear while rolling.

    Grate 5 oz (150 g) paneer using the medium hole of the box grater.

    Mix the mashed potatoes, grated broccoli, grated paneer, 1 teaspoon chaat masala, 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder, 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon chopped green chili, salt to taste, and ½ teaspoon carom seeds in a bowl.

    Filling ingredients mixed in a bowl.

    Assemble The Broccoli Paneer Paratha

    To make the paratha, take a lime size ball of the dough and dust it with dry flour. Roll it to make a 4-inch circle. Keep a similar amount of filling in the center.

    Dough ball rolled and some filling kept on it.

    Bring the ends of the circle together and make a round ball. Flatten the ball gently using your palms. Keep the ball on a clean surface. In India, we use a wooden or marble round called Chakla to roll the bread. But you can use a clean kitchen counter too.

    ball made.

    Dust with some dry flour and roll the paratha gently to make a 6-inch circle. Go from one side to another while rolling. Keep rotating the paratha or the rolling board while rolling. The edges of the paratha should be thinner than the center.

    Rolled paratha.

    Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Transfer the paratha to the hot griddle and cook until brown spots appear on the lower side.

    Paratha transferred on the hot griddle.

    Flip using a flat spatula and cook on the other side as well.

    Paratha flipped.

    Apply 1-2 teaspoon ghee or oil on both sides and press and cook until crisp and nicely browned. Serve hot with pickle and yogurt.

    Ready broccoli paratha.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you make broccoli paratha in advance?

    If you are planning to make these parathas for breakfast, you can knead the dough and make the filling the night before. Store them separately in airtight containers.
    In the morning, all you have to do is stuff the parathas and cook.

    How to make flaky and crispy broccoli paratha?

    If you like your parathas to be flaky and crispy, the dough should not be too soft. It should be softer than the poori dough but harder than the roti dough. Another tip is to cook the paratha on medium heat and keep pressing it using the back of a ladle or spoon. Do not compromise on oil if you are looking for crispy parathas.

    Is broccoli paratha healthy?

    Yes, it is healthy, as it is made with whole wheat flour, broccoli, and paneer as the main ingredients.

    To make it healthier, you can avoid adding oil or ghee while frying it and just cook it on the tawa till brown spots appear on both sides.

    Variations

    1. Mix grated broccoli, chopped onions and spices with the flour and then knead the dough. Make thin thepla like parathas using this dough.

    2. You can avoid adding potato and paneer and mix the grated broccoli with finely chopped ginger, onions, and everyday spices to make the stuffing mixture.

    3. Stuff a combination of broccoli and cauliflower into the parathas.

    Serving Suggestions

    Traditionally, stuffed parathas are served with a dollop of desi makkhan (butter), some pickle, and plain homemade yogurt, and trust me this is the best way to eat them. I like to serve it with my Rajasthani Aam ka Achar but you can also try Green Chili Pickle or Avakaya.

    You can also serve broccoli paratha with any raita of your choice like Tomato Onion Raita, Boondi Raita, Cucumber Raita, or Burani Raita.

    It will also pair well with chutneys like Green Chutney, Tomato Chutney, or Guava Chutney.

    Storage Suggestions

    The filling and the dough will stay good in the refrigerator for about 2 days. Store them in seperate airtight containers. Avoid adding salt in the stuffing, if storing it.

    Whenever you want to make broccoli paratha, take out the stuffing from the fridge 15 minutes before and squeeze out the water, if there is any. Add salt and make the paratha.

    This Broccoli Paneer Paratha freezes well too. Just cool them down completely once they are cooked and then freeze them in ziplock freezer bags. Place a parchment paper in between each paratha, so that they don’t stick to each other. When ready to serve, thaw and heat on a tawa with some more oil and serve.

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    Broccoli Paratha is an Indian stuffed bread that is loaded with the goodness of broccoli. It is a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner option and is a great way to sneak in the veggies in your family's diet. Here is how to make it.

    Broccoli Paratha Recipe

    Broccoli Paratha is an Indian stuffed bread that is loaded with the goodness of broccoli. It is a great breakfast, lunch, or dinner option and is a great way to sneak in the veggies in your family's diet. Here is how to make it.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 378kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    For The Dough

    • 2 cups whole wheat flour
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    For The Filling

    • 1 medium boiled and mashed potato (or 2 small potatoes)
    • 1 small head broccoli (grated, approx 1 cup grated broccoli)
    • 5 ounce paneer (150 g, grated)
    • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (coriander)
    • 1 teaspoon chopped green chili
    • salt (to taste)
    • ½ teaspoon carom seeds
    • oil or ghee for frying
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    Instructions

    Make The Dough

    • Mix whole wheat flour, vegetable oil, and salt in a large bowl.
    • Add water little by little and knead to make a soft dough. The amount of water will depend on the quality of the flour. Do not add a lot of water at once otherwise, the dough can become sticky.
    • Knead the dough using the heels of your hands until it becomes soft and smooth. It will take 3-4 minutes of kneading. Cover the ready dough with a kitchen towel and keep aside for 30 minutes.

    Make The Filling

    • Mix all the ingredients to make the filling in a bowl.

    Assembling The Paratha

    • Take a lime size ball of the dough and dust it with dry flour. Roll it to make a 4-inch circle. Keep a similar amount of filling in the center.
    • Bring the ends of the circle together and make a round ball. Flatten the ball gently using your palms. Keep the ball on a clean surface.
    • Dust with some dry flour and roll the paratha gently to make a 6-inch circle. Go from one side to another while rolling. Keep rotating the paratha or the rolling board while rolling. The edges of the paratha should be thinner than the center.
    • Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Transfer the paratha to the hot griddle and cook until brown spots appear on the lower side.
    • Flip using a flat spatula and cook on the other side as well.
    • Apply 1-2 teaspoon ghee or oil on both sides and press and cook until crisp and nicely browned. Serve hot with pickle and yogurt.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VKhmxsbW5U

    Notes

    You can add some grated processed cheese in the filling to make cheesy paratha.
    To make best stuffed parathas, the amount of filling should be similar to the amount of dough.
    The consistency of the filling should be simulate the consistency of the dough.
    The edges should be rolled thinner than the centre.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. [email protected] All things beautiful

      September 19, 2011 at 8:19 pm

      Wowww….Neha! This is such a great use for brocolli…I wonder why I never thought of that. I always make gobhi aloo ka paratha. This looks delicious, especially for kids too..:) Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
    2. Nava.K

      September 19, 2011 at 9:16 pm

      Hi Neha,
      broccoli is so healthy and this is a perfect paratha with brocolli filling, certainly somethin I have seen and heard before but isn’t it what cooking and being creative is all about? thumbs up for this amazing recipe of yours. Absolutely fantastic.

      Reply
    3. aipi

      September 19, 2011 at 9:47 pm

      Perfectly made beautiful parathas ~ they look amazingly delicious n appetizing!
      USMasala

      Reply
    4. Saru Singhal

      September 19, 2011 at 9:57 pm

      Lovely recipe and great presentation dear…

      Reply
    5. Uma

      September 19, 2011 at 10:05 pm

      Wonderful Idea. I was also in your case and tempted to buy them always. But after spoiling N number of broccolies, I stopped buying them :-p. I think , I can buy now again and prepare this paratha.

      Reply
    6. Alpana

      September 19, 2011 at 11:15 pm

      Smart use of broccoli……..Bookmarked.

      Reply
    7. Hasna

      September 19, 2011 at 11:42 pm

      wow….a better way to make our kids eat brocolli… luvd ur pic too!!

      Reply
    8. MyKitchen Flavors-BonAppetit!.

      September 20, 2011 at 12:11 am

      Neha,ur recipe states an innovative way to include brocolli in our meal.Can feel how delicious it must be from ur click.Thanks for sharing this post.

      Reply
    9. Asian-spice mix

      September 20, 2011 at 2:34 am

      great recipe,healthy food,and sound really delicious 🙂
      Ridwan

      Reply
    10. Kurryleaves

      September 20, 2011 at 3:08 am

      interesting recipe dear…thanks a lot for sharing this recipe…lovely clicks too

      Reply
    11. Reshmi Mahesh

      September 20, 2011 at 3:09 am

      Healthy yummy looking parathas….perfectly made…
      I have shared few awards…pls come and collect it from my space..:)

      Reply
    12. Vardhini

      September 20, 2011 at 3:24 am

      Healthy and colorful parathas .. nice one.

      Reply
    13. jeyashrisuresh

      September 20, 2011 at 5:39 am

      healthy and yummy paratha. nicely captured too

      Reply
    14. Umm Mymoonah

      September 20, 2011 at 6:18 am

      Nice healthy parathas, looks so delcious.

      Reply
    15. Kavi...

      September 20, 2011 at 7:39 am

      My god! Really healthy! And I love the thickness! 🙂

      Reply
    16. Ramya

      September 20, 2011 at 8:58 am

      wow…healthy and yummy paratha..perfectly done..

      Reply
    17. Kaveri

      September 20, 2011 at 9:17 am

      That’s a very healthy and Yummy paratha…really perfect for lunch box.

      Reply
    18. Jay

      September 20, 2011 at 11:31 am

      awesome…totally impressive cliks..;)

      Reply
    19. khushi

      September 20, 2011 at 3:33 pm

      nice clicks Neha….and such a healthy paratha…who will say

      Reply
    20. Prathima Rao

      September 20, 2011 at 5:00 pm

      Healthy & soft parathas!!!! Nice presentation too… :))
      Prathima Rao
      Prats Corner

      Reply
    21. Swathi

      September 20, 2011 at 11:19 pm

      Broccoli paratha looks delicious, healthy and perfect.

      Reply
    22. Ammu's

      September 20, 2011 at 11:43 pm

      Paratha’s look healthy & tempting..

      Reply
    23. Chowder Singh

      August 20, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Nice idea to use broccoli instead of cauliflower. Good looking paratha.

      Reply

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