Prepare Carrot Paratha At Home: A Nutritious Winter-Special Recipe

By Rajan Bhattacharya

November 10, 2024

Carrot paratha is a nutritious whole wheat flatbread with grated carrots and herbs. This delightful paratha pairs well with yoghurt, butter, or pickle, making it ideal for a satisfying breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

1.5 cups grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots) 1.5 cups whole wheat flour ⅓ cup chopped coriander leaves ⅓ cup finely chopped onion 1 tsp finely chopped ginger 12-15 curry leaves, chopped 1 green chilli, finely chopped 1 tbsp ghee, butter, or oil ¼ tsp salt (adjust as needed) ¼ cup water (as required) Ghee or oil (for roasting)

Step 1

Rinse, peel, and grate the carrots. Set aside the grated carrots. In a mixing bowl, add whole wheat flour and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 2

Add grated carrots, chopped onions, coriander leaves, green chili, ginger, and curry leaves to the flour.

Step 3

Mix all ingredients well, allowing the carrots to release moisture. Add water gradually to form a smooth dough.

Step 4

Add a tablespoon of ghee to the dough. Knead until smooth and cover it. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Divide the dough into balls, dust with flour, and roll each into a medium-sized flatbread.

Step 6

Cook each paratha on a heated griddle, occasionally flipping and adding ghee until golden brown.

Step 7

Serve warm carrot parathas with yoghurt, butter, or pickle. They’re also ideal for packing in a tiffin box.