Recipe for Mushroom Paratha - A flatbread stuffed with spiced mushrooms.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
- Oil or ghee, for cooking
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough is formed. Cover the dough and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add chopped onions and green chili, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Add chopped mushrooms and sauté until they are cooked through
- Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another minute.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized balls. Flatten each ball into a disc and place a spoonful of the mushroom filling in the center.
- Bring the edges of the dough together to cover the filling and seal it. Roll out the stuffed dough into a circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Place the rolled-out paratha on the griddle and cook for a minute or two on each side, until golden brown.
- Brush the paratha with oil or ghee and cook for another minute or two on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
- Serve hot with raita, chutney, or pickle.
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Mushroom Paratha Nutrition information
Based on the above ingredients, here is Nutrition information per serving (assuming recipe serves 4):
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Total fat: 6 g
- Saturated fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Total carbohydrate: 62 g
- Dietary fiber: 10 g
- Total sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
Benefits of Mushroom paratha
Good source of protein
- Mushrooms are a good source of plant-based protein, making mushroom paratha a great vegetarian or vegan option.
- Protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, as well as maintaining healthy muscles, skin, and bones.
May help reduce inflammation
- Mushrooms contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help reduce inflammation in the body.
- Inflammation is linked to several chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
May aid in weight loss
- Mushrooms are low in calories and high in fiber, which can help keep you feeling full for longer periods.
- This may help with weight loss by reducing overall calorie intake.
Support immune function
- Mushrooms contain beta-glucans, a type of fiber that has been shown to support immune function.
- Including mushroom paratha in your diet may help improve your overall immune health.
Improve gut health
- Mushrooms are a prebiotic food, meaning they contain fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut.
- Eating mushroom paratha may help promote the growth of these beneficial bacteria, improving your gut health.