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mushroom paratha is a healthy Indian breakfast dish. Learn how to make stuffed mushroom paratha .
Mushroom paratha is a delightful variation of the traditional Indian paratha, where a mixture of mushrooms and spices is stuffed into the dough.
Mushroom paratha is made by preparing the filling, then the dough, and finally cooking the paratha.
Filling. Heat 1 tsp oil in a broad nonstick pan, add garlic and sauté for a few seconds. Add onions and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes. Add ginger green chilli paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Add mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes, until the moisture evaporates, while stirring occasionally. Remove the stuffing in a plate and allow it to cool completely. Divide into 6 portions and keep aside.
Dough . In a deep bowl, combine wheat flour and salt and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Divide into 6 equal portions.
Making . Roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 75 mm. (3") diameter using whole wheat flour for rolling. Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly. Roll out the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the Mushroom parathas , using ¼ tsp oil for cooking each paratha. Flip and cook them till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
Serve mushroom paratha hot hot with curds, low fat curds, raita or achar.
Main ingredients for Mushroom Paratha .
Mushrooms have a soft and fleshy texture that adds to the overall mouthfeel of the paratha. One cup of Mushrooms contain only 18 calories and is safe to be consumed by those who have excess weight, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Whole wheat flour gives Dalia parathas a heartier texture than white flour. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. Whole wheat flour is also relatively inexpensive and easy to find.
Mushroom paratha with 109 calories is an Indian flatbread that can be part of a healthy weight loss diet.
Pro tips for Mushroom paratha. 1. Consider using coconut oil or olive oil or ghee instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet. 2. Ginger has a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet flavor.3. To ensure that the stuffing in the paratha cooks evenly, use a spatula to press down on it while it is cooking.
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For the stuffing- To make mushroom paratha, heat 1 tsp oil in broad nonstick pan, add garlic and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add onions and sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes. Add ginger green chilli paste and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes, until the moisture evaporates, while stirring occasionally.
- Remove the stuffing in a plate and allow it to cool completely.
- Divide into 6 portions and keep aside.
For making mushroom paratha- In a deep bowl, combine wheat flour and salt and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
- Roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 75 mm. (3") diameter using whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
- Roll out the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the parathas, using ¼ tsp oil for cooking each paratha.
- Flip and cook them till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat steps 3 to 7 to make remaining 5 parathas.
- Serve mushroom paratha hot.
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like mushroom paratha recipe | stuffed mushroom paratha | healthy mushroom paratha for weight loss | Paratha or diffferent types of parathas are sumptuous Indian flat-breads that can be relished with curd, pickle, raita or even sabji. They can be as simple as the plain paratha or something as filling as the aloo bhujiya paratha or the lifafa paneer paratha. Below are some of my favorite stuffed paratha recipes that you can relish for breakfast or lunch :
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Mushrooms : One cup of Mushrooms contain only 18 calories and is safe to be consumed by those who have excess weight, heart disease and high blood pressure. Mushrooms has a Glycemic Index of 15 which is very low and is diabetic friendly. The B-vitamins Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6) and Folic acid (B9) which are present in good amounts in mushrooms are involved in various metabolic reactions in the body. See the detailed 8 benefits of mushrooms.
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To make mushroom paratha stuffing heat 1 tsp coconut oil or oil in a pan. Consider using coconut oil or olive oil or ghee instead of processed seed oils for a healthier diet.
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Add 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). Garlic is an important ingredient in stuffed mushroom parathas. It adds a delicious savory flavor and aroma to the filling. It also helps to enhance the flavor of the other ingredients in the filling, such as the mushrooms, onions, and spices.
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Sauté for a few seconds.
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Add ½ cup finely chopped onions. Onions add a bit of crunch and texture to the filling. This contrast in textures makes the parathas more enjoyable to eat.
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Sauté on medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add 1 tsp ginger green chilli paste. Ginger green chilli paste has a warm, earthy flavor with a hint of spiciness.
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Sauté for a few seconds.
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Add 3 cup finely chopped mushrooms (khumbh). Mushrooms are the star ingredient in stuffed mushroom parathas. It has a lot of moisture, meaty texture and a bit of chewiness, which contrasts nicely with the crispy paratha dough.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add pepper to taste.
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Mix well and cook on medium flame for 5 minutes, until the moisture evaporates, while stirring occasionally.
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Add finely chopped coriander.
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Mix well.
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Remove the stuffing in a plate and allow it to cool completely.
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Divide into 6 portions and keep aside.
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To make mushroom paratha recipe | stuffed mushroom paratha | healthy mushroom paratha for weight loss | in a deep bowl, add 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour gives paratha a more chewy and hearty texture than white flour. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add ¾ cup water.
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Knead into a soft dough.
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Divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
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Roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 75 mm. (3") diameter using whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Place one portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle.
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Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
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Roll out the dough into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and place the rolled parathas.
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Cook the parathas, using ¼ tsp oil for cooking each paratha.
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Flip and cook them till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides.
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Rrepeat steps 3 to 7 to make remaining 5 parathas.
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Serve mushroom paratha | stuffed mushroom paratha | healthy mushroom paratha for weight loss | hot with curd, low fat curds, raita or achar.
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Make sure to cook the mushrooms until they have released their water and softened.
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Seal the egdes of the dough properly to prevent the filling from leaking out and easier rolling.
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You can use little extra ghee or oil for cooking to make the parathas crispier.
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In a deep bowl, add 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta). Whole wheat flour gives paratha a more chewy and hearty texture than white flour. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.
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Mushroom paratha is rich in below macronutrients, vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest).
- Vitamin B3, Niacin Rich Recipes : Vitamin B3 helps in brain functioning and mental health. Indian foods rich in Vitamin B3 are roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, barley, dalia, almonds, wheat flour, jowar, toovar dal, kabuli chana etc. Also healthy skin formation. 21% of RDA.
- Phosphorus : Phosphorus rich Indian foods works closely with calcium to build bones. Phosphorus rich Indian foods like dairy products ( milk, paneer, curd), nuts, seeds, jowar, bajra, moong, matki, oats, ragi, wheat flour etc. 20% of RDA..
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. Indian Foods rich in B1 are Flax seeds (alsi), Sunflower seeds, Sesame seeds, Garden cress seeds (halim), Capsicum, Wheat flour, Chana dal, moong, walnuts, masoor dal, brown rice, jowar, bajra. 20% of RDA.
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) : Vitamin B2 enables the production of red blood cells that contribute to the rise in your energy levels. So have more milk, curds, eggs and green leafy vegetables. 18% of RDA.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per paratha
Energy | 109 cal |
Protein | 3.6 g |
Carbohydrates | 18.9 g |
Fiber | 3.1 g |
Fat | 2.7 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 6.3 mg |
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