Healthy & nutritious avocado paratha…
Avocado paratha is a delicious and nutritious Indian flatbread made with the addition of ripe avocado to the dough.
Paratha is a popular unleavened flatbread in Indian cuisine, and it is typically made with whole wheat flour. The incorporation of avocados not only adds a unique flavor and creamy texture but also provides health benefits due to the presence of essential nutrients in avocados.
Avocado Paratha Recipe
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Author: Thasneen
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- Ripe avocados- 2
- Lemon juice- 1 tsp
- Ajwain or cumin seeds- 1 tsp (optional)
- Green onions, minced- 2 tbsp
- Cilantro, minced- 2 tbsp
- Cumin powder- ½ tsp
- Salt- ½ tsp
- Whole wheat flour or atta- 1½ cups
- Water- ¼ cup
- Oil- 1 tsp
Instructions
- Use ripe avocados, I've taken 2 avocados.
- Peel off the skin & scoop the avocado.
- To a large bowl, add the avocados.
- Using a fork mash it well without any lumps.
- Add lemon juice (to prevent oxidation), combine well.
- I've added ajwain or carom seeds, you can also add cumin seeds. Or skip adding the seeds.
- Add green onions, cilantro, cumin powder & salt, combine well.
- Add the flour & combine well.
- Gradually add water, I've added close to ¼ cup water, knead the flour.
- Don't add too much water & knead the dough very soft.
- Knead to a smooth & slightly soft dough.
- Pour 1 tsp oil over the dough & spread over the dough.
- Divide the dough into 8 medium-sized balls.
- On a wooden board or on a clean countertop, dust some wheat flour.
- Place the dough over the flour, dust some more flour over the dough.
- Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to a thin round shape.
- To avoid sticking, dust flour as needed while rolling the dough.
- Place the rolled dough on a plate.
- Roll all the dough balls.
- Place a non-stick pan over medium heat, let turn hot.
- Place the rolled dough on the pan.
- Let the bottom side warm up, don't let it cook. Flip over in a few seconds.
- Using a spatula gently press the edges, let golden brown spots form on the bottom side.
- Flip it over & cook for a few minutes, press the edges with a spatula; let golden brown spots on the other side.
- Spread some ghee over the paratha.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Healthy & nutritious avocado paratha is ready, enjoy with your favorite curry.
