Pumpkin Paratha
Pumpkin Paratha is a soft, wholesome, and delicious Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour, fresh pumpkin puree, and optionally a blend of aromatic spices. Naturally rich in nutrients and subtly sweet, pumpkin adds moisture to the dough, resulting in incredibly soft parathas without the need for excessive oil.
Equipment
- 1 Tawa
- 1 Rolling Pin
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Wheat flour
- 2 Cups Pumpkin
- As req Salt
- 2 tsp Ghee
- As req Water
Instructions
- Peel the pumpkin and cut it into large chunks.
- Steam the pumpkin until it becomes soft and is cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked pumpkin to a mixing bowl and mash it until smooth, with no large lumps remaining.
- Add the whole wheat flour and salt to the mashed pumpkin. Mix everything well using your hands to form a soft dough. (Avoid adding water unless absolutely necessary, as the pumpkin provides enough moisture.)
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Divide the dough into equal-sized portions and roll each portion into a smooth ball.
- Lightly dust your work surface or a silicone mat with whole wheat flour. Place a dough ball on it and roll it out into a thin, round paratha, just as you would roll a chapati.
- Heat a tawa over medium heat and place the rolled paratha on it.
- Cook until small bubbles appear, then apply a little ghee on the surface. Flip the paratha and spread ghee on the other side.
- Cook both sides until golden brown spots appear and the paratha is fully cooked.
- Serve the Pumpkin Paratha hot with pickle, vegetable sabji, yogurt, or raita for a wholesome and satisfying meal.