How to make Amaranth Parantha -
The red lal maat makes these paranthas not only nutritious but also gives them a lovely red colour
This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel & has featured on Mummy Ka Magic.
Main Ingredients : Fresh red amaranth leaves (lal maat), Whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Breads
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Amaranth Parantha Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 21-25 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Tangy
Ingredients for Amaranth Parantha Recipe
Fresh red amaranth leaves (lal maat) 1 small bunches
Whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) 3/4 ci[ + for dusting
Gram flour (besan) 1-2 tablespoons
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon
Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli powder 1/2
Garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon
Ginger-garlic-green chilli paste 1 teaspoon
Yogurt 1 1/2 tbsp to serve
Cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon
Ghee for brushi teaspoons
Salt to taste
White sesame seeds (safed til) 2 teaspoons
Processed cheese , grated 8 tablespoons
Method
Step 1
Roughly chop amaranth leaves and transfer into a bowl.
Step 2
Take whole wheat flour in a large mixing bowl, add gram flour, turmeric powder, coriander powder, carom seeds, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, yogurt, cumin powder, 2-3 tsps ghee, salt and white sesame seeds and mix well. Add chopped amaranth leaves and mix again. Add ½ cup water and knead to a soft dough.
Step 3
Divide the dough into 8, small portions and shape each portion into a ball.
Step 4
Make a cavity in the centre of each dough ball, stuff with 1 tbsp processed cheese, bring the edges together and press to seal. Dust with some whole wheat flour and roll into a small parantha.
Step 5
Heat a non-stick tawa and brush some ghee over it. Place a few paranthas on it and cook, on medium heat, for 2-3 minutes, flip each parantha, brush some ghee on top and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes. Flip again, brush ghee on the other side as well and cook for a few seconds.
Step 6
Place them on serving plates and serve warm with yogurt.
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