Broccoli Paratha

We all know how popular Stuffed Parathas are in Punjabi households and they are enjoyed with a dollop of desi makkhan or butter on top, popularly for breakfast.

Hot hot parathas straights from the griddle and the taste of desi melted makkhan flowing on the top, it is difficult to resist them. Not only in Punjabi households, but they are popular among all the parts of North India.

You will even find street vendors selling these stuffed parathas with lots of butter, especially during Winters.

I am sure you have heard about Parathe Wali Gali in Delhi, where they sell a lot of varieties of these Parathas.

Aloo, Gobhi, Paneer, Mooli and many more Parathas that you will find in restaurants and at the stalls, but have you ever tried this Broccoli Paratha.

If no, then you have to try this at home. It tastes delicious and has a lot of nutritional benefits that is very essential for the growth of our body.

It is super easy to make and as winters are just around the corner, Broccoli Parathas are perfect to make for weekend breakfast.

Learn how to make Broccoli Paratha, which can also be packed for your and your kid’s Lunch Box and is also a great way to feed Broccoli to your kids. Here’s how to make Broccoli Paratha Recipe.

What is Broccoli Paratha?

Broccoli Ka Paratha, is a delicious Indian flat bread where Broccoli and Paneer are grated and mixed along with some everyday spices and then stuffed into the parathas.

These Parathas are then cooked on the griddle/tawa, until they turn golden and brown spots starts appearing on both the sides of the parathas.

Broccoli Paratha Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

In Broccoli Paratha, I have added equal amounts of grated Paneer and Potato too, as it gives nice soft texture along with the crunchy Broccoli.

To spice this mixture, I have used some of the everyday spices such as chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, carom seeds and salt.

If you like cheesy Parathas, then just add some cheese into it and see the magic. The tangy masala with cheese melting from inside, its just divine!

To spice it up, I have used finely chopped green chillies, but you can also use red chilli powder instead.

Also, most of us don’t like the taste and texture of this vegetable and usually ignore this highly nutritious vegetables. This Broccoli Paratha is a great recipe in such cases and also a great way to include Broccoli in your everyday diet.

Not only it is tasty, it is a great source of Vitamin C, which helps to build collagen and protects the body from damaging free radicals. It also provides potassium and fibre.

What to serve with Broccoli Paratha?

Traditionally, it is served along with a dollop of desi makkhan/butter. Homemade makkhan slathered on these hot parathas just make these even more delicious.

You can serve Broccoli Paratha along with simple plain Curd or any Raita such as Onion Raita, Boondi Raita, Tadka Raita, Pudina Raita or any other raita of your choice.

Serve it along with Chutneys like Green Chutney (Dhaniya Pudina Chutney), Tamatar Chutney, Lahsun Chutney or any North Indian chutney you would like to serve it with.

It is popularly served with Achaar too. In Punjabi households, it is served with Aam Ka Achaar, but you can serve any Achaar such as Mirchi Ka Achaar, Rajasthani Ker ka Achaar, Nimboo Ka Achaar etc.

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How to make Broccoli Paratha Step by Step

Mix flour, vegetable oil and salt in a bowl.

Add water and knead to make a soft dough. Cover the dough and keep aside for 30 minutes.

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

Take lemon size ball of the dough and dust and roll it to make a 4 inch circle. Keep a similar amount of filling in the centre and bring the ends together.

Dust and roll the paratha gently to make a 6 inch circle.

Heat a griddle. Transfer the paratha on the griddle and cook until brown spots appear on the lower side.

Flip and cook on the other side as well.

Apply ghee or oil on both the sides and press and cook until crisp and nicely browned. Serve hot with pickle and curd.

Broccoli Paratha Recipe

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Broccoli Paratha Recipe

Broccoli Paratha is an Indian stuffed bread which is loaded with 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 Broccoli Paratha Recipe.

Course Bread

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1 tsp Salt

For the filling

• 1/2 cup Potato Mashed
• 1 cup Broccoli Grated
• 1/2 cup Paneer Grated
• 1 tsp Chaat Masala
• 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Chopped
• 1 tsp Green Chilli Chopped
• Salt
• 1/2 tsp Carom Seeds
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix flour, vegetable oil and salt in a bowl.

2. Add water and knead to make a soft dough.

3. Cover the dough and keep aside for 30 minutes.

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

5. Take lemon size ball of the dough and dust and roll it to make a 4 inch circle.

6. Keep a similar amount of filling in the centre and bring the ends together.

7. Dust and roll the paratha gently to make a 6 inch circle.

8. Heat a griddle.

9. Transfer the paratha on the griddle and cook until brown spots appear on the lower side.

10. Flip and cook on the other side as well.

11. Apply ghee or oil on both the sides and press and cook until crisp and nicely browned.

12. Serve hot with pickle and curd.

Recipe 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.

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