Growing kids are always hungry for snack, right? We mom’s struggle to find healthy snacking options for kids. For me it’s always been a combination of fruits, yogurt, cheese sticks, sandwiches and our good old Indian Paratha. I would say paratha is my favorite, because I can sneak in many veggies, even the ones they…
Tag: Parathas
Paneer Rolls (Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Serves:2-3)
I am a food blogger so obviously I enjoy cooking. But every day is not the same. There are days when cooking is a chore. For such days I keep a few quick and easy recipes handy that don’t require much effort. These are a must when you have kids at home. I prefer home…
Aaloo Parathas (Preparation Time: 30 minutes, Makes: 4-5)
Winters bring along a craving for hot and spicy food. But then winters make us lazy too. After all, who wants to get out of a cozy bed and preparing an elaborate meal? Paranthas are a welcome option – they don’t need much preparation, are easy to make and can be served as a whole meal…
MIXED VEGETABLE PARATHA (Preparation Time: 20 minutes; Makes: 8-10)
Often you may want handy and non-messy options that can be cooked in advance, possibly because, You may be traveling, or May be busy, or May want something ‘on-the-go’, or May want to jampack nutrition into a single meal. Sandwiches and Parathas are amongst the first ideas that fit the bill and jump at you….
Dal Parathas (Preparation Time:10 minutes; Makes: 5-6)
Another easy recipe, that yields super soft and tasty parathas in no time. Ingredients 1 cup cooked dal (any) 1½ cup whole wheat flour 1 small, finely chopped onion (optional) Finely chopped coriander/cilantro (optional) Chilli powder, to taste (optional) Salt, to taste (optional) Steps In the simplest version (if making for toddlers/kids), combine the flour…
Stuffed Paratha / Puran Poli (Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Makes:4-5)
Having grown up in Jaipur the only parathas I knew of, were the savoury style aaloo and pyaaz parathas. Only when I lived in Pune during my journalism course that I tried the sweet variant and instantly fell in love with them. Though traditionally Puran Poli dough is kneaded with warm milk and jaggery is added to…