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lauki paratha for breakfast

Lauki Paratha (Bottle Gourd Flatbread)

Jyoti Behrani
Lauki parathas are made by combining grated bottle gourd with whole wheat flour, ground spices, and herbs. They are delicious, full of flavor, and a great way to incorporate bottle gourd into your meals. They can be enjoyed on their own or served with chutney or yogurt on the side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 129 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups bottle gourd (lauki), grated
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
  • 2 tablespoon gram flour (besan)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1- inch ginger, finely grated
  • 2-3 green chili, finely chopped; adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder ; adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • ½-3/4 cup water for kneading or as required
  • Additional flour for dusting / rolling the paratha
  • Ghee or oil for cooking the paratha as needed ( For Vegan use oil )

Instructions
 

  • Wash and peel the bottle gourd.
    wash, peel the lauki
  • Use a food processor or box grater to grate lauki.
    grate the lauki
  • Add all the ingredients to a large bowl. Mix well.
    add all the ingredients in a bowl
  • Gradually add water and bind the dough into a firm dough. Apply a teaspoon of oil, cover, and let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes.
    Note: As the dough rests, it will become soft due to the moisture from the lauki.
    knead the dough for lauki paratha
  • Knead the dough again a couple of times. Divide the dough into 10-12 equal portions, and shape it into balls. Keep it aside.
  • Take a ball, and dust it with some flour. Place the ball on a rolling surface, and with the help of a rolling pin, roll the ball into a 7-8 inch circle.
    roll the dough into round paratha
  • Heat the Tawa / Griddle. Place the rolled paratha on the tawa, and cook it over medium heat.
    cook the paratha on the tawa
  • Drizzle some Ghee/oil as needed and cook on both sides. Gently press the thepla with a spatula for even cooking.
    cook paratha on both sides
  • Place the paratha in a food warmer lined with a paper towel or a tea towel.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
  • Enjoy lauki paratha with Tomato Chutney, yogurt, Homemade Strawberry Jam, or a piping hot cup of tea.
    lauki paratha for breakfast

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lauki Paratha (Bottle Gourd Flatbread)
Amount per Serving
Calories
129
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.2
g
1
%
Trans Fat
 
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
44
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
202
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
175
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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