Matki and Jowar Paratha
by Tarla Dalal
This fabulous Matki and Jowar Paratha is very effective in recharging your iron levels during pregnancy. Boiled and crushed matki is mixed with a dough of whole wheat flour and jowar flour to make these luscious parathas.
The addition of boiled matki makes these parathas quite soft and flavourful, so just a dash of common spice powders is enough to perk up the taste further. Going slow on the spices also helps to avoid acidity, which is common during pregnancy. This satiating paratha is a wonderful way of including iron-rich ingredients like jowar and matki in your diet. Relish it hot and fresh with dal .
Matki and Jowar Paratha recipe - How to make Matki and Jowar Paratha
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 8 parathas
1/2 cup boiled and coarsely crushed matki (moath beans)
1/2 cup jowar (white millet) flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
2 tsp oil for cooking
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl, mix well and knead into a semi-soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
- Roll a portion of the dough into 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook, using ¼ tsp of oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 7 more parathas.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 66 cal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 2.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 71.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 6.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 43 mg |
| Sodium | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 35.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
Jowar flour, matki, whole wheat flour and coriander - all teamed up to make a healthy Indian bread which can be relished as a main course with a subzi of your choice or as a snack also.