Rajgira Paratha Canape, Gluten Free Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Canapés are amongst the most favourite appetizers all over the world. They usually comprise three parts – the base, the topping and the garnish. In this absolutely novel recipe, mini parathas made of rajgira atta have been used as the base, topped with tongue-tickling aloo subzi. The Rajgira Paratha Canapé is not only tasty and healthy but also gluten-free. Although it is so exciting and unique, this recipe is not very difficult to prepare, so you can confidently go ahead and try it at your next party. You can even make it as a healthy evening snack for kids! Instead of baking the paratha canapés, you can also cook them on a non-stick tava on a slow flame, till they turn crisp. Have a go at other gluten free recipes like Ragi Roti and Palak Paneer Roti .
Rajgira Paratha Canape, Gluten Free Recipe recipe - How to make Rajgira Paratha Canape, Gluten Free Recipe
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 15 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Total Time:
Makes 10 canapés
For The Paratha Canapés
1/2 cup rajgira flour
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
For The Aloo Sabzi
1 cup boiled potato cubes
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For the paratha canapés
- For the paratha canapés
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and knead into soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal portions and roll out each portion thinly between two plastic sheets into a circle of 75 mm (3") diameter.
- Place all the paratha canapés on a greased baking tray and prick them with a fork.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes. Keep aside.
For the aloo sabzi
- For the aloo sabzi
- Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the cumin seeds and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the green chillies, potatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the coriander and mix well.
- Divide the sabzi into 10 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Just before serving, place the canapés on a clean dry surface and top each canapé with a portion of aloo sabzi.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 61 cal |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 1.5 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 2.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3.9 mg |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 23.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |