Thursday 29 August 2013

Amaranth Carrot Parantha

Amaranth Carrot Parantha

Friends we are discussing here a recipe, which is rich in essential amino acids, fibre, vit A and packs minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorous, copper and manganese. Which is very nutritious and tasty.

Ingredients:

1 cup grated fresh carrot
2 tsp finely chopped green chilies
½ tsp lemon juice
2 tsp finely chopped coriander
Salt to taste
1 ½ cup amaranth flour
¼ cup boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes
½ tsp black pepper
Refined oil for cooking

Method:

Mix grated carrot,green chillies,lemon juice,salt,corriander leaves for preparing stuffing. Divide stuffing into six equal portions and keep aside. Combine amaranth flour, potatoes, pepper and salt in a bowl and knead into a semi soft dough using water. Divide kneaded flour into 6 equal portions and prepare 3”circle for stuffing. Place a portion of stuffing in a center of the circle seal it tightly. Roll out again into a 6” diameter circle using a little amaranth flour for rolling. Heat non-stick tava and cook the parantha using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both sides. Serve hot with green chutney and fresh curd.