The multigrain paratha is an even healthier and more nutrient-dense version of the traditional paratha, which is native to the Indian subcontinent. There are hundreds of different parathas to choose from, but they are all fluffy, flat pieces of leavened bread. The multigrain component grants the paratha a unique taste and texture due to being an amalgamation of several grains. Once you master the method of preparing this paratha, you will be able to customize it to use the grains you prefer.
Health Benefits
Multigrain products are one of those food items that cause people to continuously question if they are healthy or not. The short answer is, generally speaking, multigrain foods are as healthy as you choose to make them. If you use refined or processed flour to prepare a multigrain dish, then it will be unhealthy. But if you use whole grains, you will receive all the benefits associated with them, including their dietary fiber content. Dietary fiber helps regulate diabetes, blood sugar levels, and weight loss.
Ingredients
whole-wheat flour: ¼ cup
oats flour: ¼ cup
ragi flour: ¼ cup
bajra flour: ¼ cup
medium size onion – finely chopped: 1
cumin seed powder: 1 tsp
red chili flakes (optional): 1/2 tsp
kitchen king powder: 1/2 tsp
salt: 1 tsp
coriander powder: 1/2 tsp
handful green coriander – finely chopped
water to knead the dough
oil for cooking
How To Make Multigrain Paratha
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Slowly add water to make a soft dough.
- Note: there is no need to rest the dough.
- Heat a griddle over a medium flame.
- Divide the dough into equal portions.
- Dust the rolling surface and the dough ball.
- Roll one portion into 5-6″ circle.
- Place the circle on the hot griddle.
- Flip it to the other side after a few seconds.
- Apply oil to the dough and cook from both sides until it begins to turn golden brown.
- Repeat this process with the rest of the dough balls.
Who doesn’t like warm Multigrain Paratha? Make sure you pack them in a stainless steel lunch box that is insulated, to keep Multigrain Paratha not just hot, but also fresh.
Trivia
The word "paratha" literally translates to "layers of cooked dough".