palak paneer roti recipe | gluten free palak paneer roti | healthy palak paneer paratha |
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palak paneer roti recipe | gluten free palak paneer roti | healthy palak paneer paratha is a simple everyday satiating fare. Learn how to make gluten free palak paneer roti.
To make palak paneer roti, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into soft dough, using enough warm water. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a circle of 100 mm (4") diameter, using a little rice flour for rolling. Cook each roti on a hot non-stick tava (griddle), using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both sides. Serve hot with fresh curds.
Use the popular palak-paneer combination to make rotis with rice flour and ragi flour, both of which are gluten free! This gluten free palak paneer roti is a wholesome meal perfect for those suffering from gluten intolerance, who cannot tolerate the gluten in wheat.
With a unique flavour that of ragi flour and rice flour, spinach fit beautifully into this flavoursome palak paneer roti. What’s more interesting is the use of common spice powders like turmeric powder and chilli powder, which together make this roti appetizing.
Use of a calcium rich ragi flour and paneer and folate rich spinach makes healthy palak paneer paratha as a wise choice for many of us. If you wish you can replace the rice flour with jowar flour to make it a tad more healthier.
Tips for palak paneer roti. 1. Use fresh paneer for best results. 2. Ensure the dough is soft but not sticky. 3. While rolling, you will notice that the edges of the roti are not clean and uniform. But do not worry, that is because there is not gluten in the flours used. If you find rolling difficult, try rolling between 2 sheets of plastic.
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For palak paneer roti- To make palak paneer roti, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into soft dough, using enough warm water.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out each portion into a circle of 100 mm (4") diameter, using a little rice flour for rolling.
- Cook each roti on a hot non-stick tava (griddle), using a little oil, till it turns golden brown in colour from both sides.
- Serve the palak paneer roti hot with fresh curds.
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What is palak paneer roti made off? palak paneer roti is made from 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak), 5 tbsp fresh crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), 5 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta), 5 tbsp ragi (nachni / red millet) flour, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, haldi, salt and rice flour for rolling.
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To make the dough for palak paneer roti, in a deep bowl put 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak). Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone. Raw spinach has 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fibre. Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Read this on the 17 benefits of spinach and why you should eat it.
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Add 5 tbsp fresh crumbled paneer (cottage cheese). Paneer contains high quality protein and calcium which aids in weight loss. Since paneer is low in carbs and high in protein it gets digested slowly and hence good for diabetes. Potassium in paneer helps to reduce the effect of high sodium, by lowering blood pressure and contraction of blood vessels, resulting in improved heart health and reduced risk of heart attack. Great for weight loss and read the interesting article on is paneer good for you?
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Add 5 tbsp rice flour (chawal ka atta).
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Add 5 tbsp ragi (nachni / red millet) flour. Ragi flour is high in protein and great source for vegetarians. In addition its gluten free, fiber rich food which in turn is good for diabetics and a healthy heart. Ragi flour creates a much lower surge in sugar levels compared to wheat. Ragi is rich in Magnesium which improves insulin response by lowering insulin resistance. A must read for the 11 benefits of ragi to include in your daily diet.
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Add 1/2 tsp chilli powder.
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Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add salt to taste.
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To make the dough for palak paneer roti, in a deep bowl put 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach (palak). Spinach is one of the richest plant sources of Iron and it should be part of a healthy diet for everyone. Raw spinach has 25% having soluble fiber and 75% insoluble fibre. Spinach is good for the heart, diabetics and eyes. Read this on the 17 benefits of spinach and why you should eat it.
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Mix well.
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Knead into a dough.
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Make the dough into a rope shape as that makes it easy to divide the dough into equal parts.
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To make palak paneer roti | gluten free palak paneer roti | palak paneer paratha | divide the dough into 6 equal portions.
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Sprinkle a little rice flour on the rolling surface. We are using rice flour as this is a gluten free recipe.
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Flatten one portion in between your palms. Dip in rice flour and dust off excess flour.
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Roll out each portion into a circle of 100 mm (4") diameter, using a little rice flour for rolling.
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Heat a non stick tava and cook the roti on one side of the roti without using oil.
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Flip over and cook the other side.
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Brush the roti with oil.
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Your palak paneer roti | gluten free palak paneer roti | palak paneer paratha | is ready.
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Serve palak paneer roti | gluten free palak paneer roti | palak paneer paratha | hot with some curds.
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Q. Is palak paneer paratha filling ? A. Yes, this is a heavy paratha and having it with curds can almost be a meal in itself.
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Q. Is palak paneer paratha difficult to roll ? A. Yes, this is a little difficult to roll as we are not using wheat flour in the recipe. If you are not looking for a gluten free paratha then use wheat flour instead of rice flour.
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Use fresh paneer for best results.
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Ensure the dough is soft but not sticky.
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While rolling, you will notice that the edges of the roti are not clean and uniform. But do not worry, that is because there is not gluten in the flours used. If you find rolling difficult, try rolling between 2 sheets of plastic.
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Palak Paneer Roti – a gluten free fare.
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Made with rice flour and ragi flour, these rotis are perfect for gluten intolerant people.
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Spinach is a good way of adding folate to your meals.
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Paneer adds in some amount of protein and calcium to build bone strength.
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Healthy individuals can also replace rice flour with jowar flour.
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Use fresh paneer for best results.
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Ensure the dough is soft but not sticky.
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While rolling, you will notice that the edges of the roti are not clean and uniform. But do not worry, that is because there is not gluten in the flours used. If you find rolling difficult, try rolling between 2 sheets of plastic.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per roti
| Energy | 95 cal |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Fat | 4.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
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