6 Ways To Make Roti/Paratha More Nutritious
By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 22th, 2023
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Parathas are a staple food of North India and are mostly relished for breakfast. It can be paired with curd, pickle, chutney and tastes finger-licking good. If you often make parathas at home, then here are 6 tricks that will come in handy to make them healthier and tastier.
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Type Of Oil
To make parathas healthier, be picky about the kind of oil used along with the quantity of oil used. Avoid using ghee and refined oil while cooking parathas, and instead opt for olive oil, which is a much healthier alternative.
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Filling
If you are diet conscious and don’t want to have a carb-rich paratha, then you can opt for other healthier fillings like cauliflower, onion, radish and even protein-rich paneer filling.
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Flour
To give a unique and healthy twist to the dough, you can add some methi leaves or spinach puree while kneading.
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Sesame Seeds
You can add sesame seeds after rolling the dough for roti or paratha. It's not just delicious, but adds an extra crunch to the roti. On the health part, these tiny seeds add that extra calcium & good fats in the roti.
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Vegetable Puree
Adding vegetable purees to wheat flour enhances nutritional value, incorporating essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre, creating a wholesome and nutrient-dense foundation for a variety of baked goods and dishes.
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Ghee
Whenever preparing a roti, make sure to apply ghee over the top. Or when making paratha, use ghee for frying.
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