You are here: Home >  Cuisine  >  Indian Veg Recipes  >  Punjabi  >  Punjabi roti recipes | Punjabi parathas   >  Lauki ka Paratha

lauki paratha recipe | dudhi paratha | stuffed lauki paratha | bottle gourd paratha |


by
Lauki ka Paratha

lauki paratha recipe | dudhi paratha | stuffed lauki paratha | bottle gourd paratha | with 43 amazing images.

lauki paratha is a delicious and nutritious Indian flatbread made with grated bottle gourd (lauki), whole wheat flour, spices and fresh herbs. Learn how to make lauki paratha recipe | dudhi paratha | stuffed lauki paratha | bottle gourd paratha|

The combination of the soft, tender lauki and the hearty whole wheat flour creates a flavorful and satisfying dish. These dudhi paratha can also be packed as tiffin box. The taste of lauki is not felt in the parathas. So good for kids who do not like to eat healthy veggies like lauki.

It's a great way to incorporate the health benefits of lauki, which is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, into your diet. Serve this stuffed lauki paratha hot with boondi raita, chutney, or pickles. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and is an excellent way to make a simple, yet tasty dish using everyday ingredients.

pro tips to make the dough: 1. After grating the lauki, squeeze out any excess moisture to prevent the paratha from becoming soggy. 2. Ghee or butter will add a rich flavour and help to cook the paratha evenly. 3. Lauki paratha tastes best when served hot with boondi raita and pickle.

Enjoy lauki paratha recipe | dudhi paratha | stuffed lauki paratha | bottle gourd paratha | with detailed step by step photos.

Add your private note

Lauki ka Paratha recipe - How to make Lauki ka Paratha

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     6Makes 6 parathas
Show me for parathas

Method

For lauki paratha
    For lauki paratha
  1. To make lauki paratha recipe, squeeze the grated lauki in a muslin cloth to remove all the excess moisture. Do not discard the water.
  2. Transfer the squeezed bottle gourd in a deep bowl and add all the remaining ingredients of the stuffing.
  3. Mix well and divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions.
  4. Combine wheat flour, plain flour, oil, salt to taste and the lauki water.
  5. Knead into a soft dough using little water if needed. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
  6. Roll each portion of the dough into a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle and place a portion of the stuffing in the center of the circle.
  7. Bring together all the sides in the center, seal tightly and again roll out into a circle of 150 mm. (6 inch) diameter circle, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  8. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the parathas on a medium flame using 1 tsp ghee till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
  9. Serve the lauki paratha recipe immediately.

Lauki ka Paratha recipe with step by step photos

like lauki paratha recipe
  1. lauki paratha recipe | dudhi paratha | stuffed lauki paratha | bottle gourd paratha | then do try other stuffed paratha recipes also:

what is lauki paratha made of?
  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making lauki paratha.

how to make the stuffing
  1. To make lauki paratha recipe | dudhi paratha | stuffed lauki paratha | bottle gourd paratha | squeeze the grated lauki in a muslin cloth to remove all the excess moisture.
  2. Do not discard the water.
  3. Transfer the squeezed bottle gourd in a deep bowl.
  4. Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies. Finely chopped green chillies add a layer of heat and flavor to the lauki paratha stuffing.
  5. Add ¼ cup finely chopped onions. Onions in lauki paratha stuffing add a wonderful depth of flavor and texture.
  6. Add ¼ cup finely chopped coriander (dhania). Coriander plays a crucial role in the stuffing for lauki paratha by adding a fresh, herbaceous flavor that complements the mild taste of the bottle gourd (lauki).
  7. Add 2 tsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste. The pungent flavors of ginger and garlic can balance the sweetness of the lauki, creating a more complex and enjoyable taste.
  8. Add ¼ tsp garam masala. The combination of spices in garam masala adds layers of flavor, making the paratha more interesting.
  9. Add ½ tsp chaat masala. Chaat masala adds a complex blend of flavors and textures to the stuffing in lauki paratha.
  10. Add 1 tsp coriander (dhania) cumin seeds (jeera) powder.
  11. Add salt to taste.
  12. Add 1 tbsp whole wheat flour.
  13. Mix well.
  14. Divide the stuffing into 6 equal portions.

how to make the dough
  1. In a deep bowl, add 1 ¾ cups of whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta).
  2. Add ¼ cup plain flour (maida).
  3. Add 1 tsp oil.
  4. Add salt to taste.
  5. Add the lauki water.
  6. Knead into a soft dough using little water if needed.
  7. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.

how to proceed
  1. Place a portion of the dough on a clean, dry surface. 
  2. Roll each portion of the dough into a 75 mm. (3”) diameter circle, using a little wheat flour.
  3. Place a portion of the stuffing in the center of the circle.
  4. Bring together all the sides in the center, seal tightly.
  5. Again, roll out into a circle of 150 mm. (6 inch) diameter circle, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
  6. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place the rolled paratha.
  7. Cook the parathas on a medium flame using 1 tsp ghee.
  8. Till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.
  9. Serve the lauki paratha recipe | dudhi paratha | stuffed lauki paratha | bottle gourd paratha | immediately.

pro tips to make the dough
  1. After grating the lauki, squeeze out any excess moisture to prevent the paratha from becoming soggy.
  2. Ghee or butter will add a rich flavor and help to cook the paratha evenly.
  3. Lauki paratha tastes best when served hot with boondi raita and pickle.

RECIPE SOURCE : Cooking & More..
Related Articles
Recipe Contest

No Contest Announced



View contest archive....
Rate and review this recipe and get 15 days FREE bonus membership!
Subscribe to the free food mailer

Soya
Missed out on our mailers?
Our mailers are now online!
View Mailer Archive

Privacy Policy: We never give away your email

REGISTER NOW If you are a new user.
Or Sign In here, if you are an existing member.

Login Name
Password

Forgot Login / Password?Click here

If your Gmail or Facebook email id is registered with Tarladalal.com, the accounts will be merged. If the respective id is not registered, a new Tarladalal.com account will be created.

Are you sure you want to delete this review ?

Click OK to sign out from tarladalal.
For security reasons (specially on shared computers), proceed to Google and sign out from your Google account.

Reviews