Mooli Paratha Recipe
Mooli Paratha Recipe: As a housewife who loves cooking and is also a food critic, I must say, Mooli Paratha is a true gem of Indian cuisine. The aroma of roasted cumin and freshly grated radish that wafts from the kitchen when making this dish is simply irresistible. The texture of the paratha is soft and flaky, with the juicy, slightly tangy filling of grated mooli (radish) adding a delightful crunch. The combination of spices used to flavor the filling is perfectly balanced, with each one complementing the other to create a unique taste that is both piquant and satisfying.
What is Mooli Paratha?
Mooli Paratha is an Indian flatbread that is stuffed with a filling made of grated radish (mooli) mixed with spices. The paratha is then shallow fried in oil until crispy and golden brown. It is a popular breakfast dish in North India and is often served with curd or a pickle.
Variations of Mooli Paratha
- Mooli Ke Parathe with Aloo stuffing – This variation adds boiled and mashed potatoes to the filling, making it a more filling and nutritious dish.
- Mooli Ka Paratha with Paneer stuffing – For a rich and creamy twist, paneer (cottage cheese) can be added to the filling, making it an indulgent dish.
- Methi Mooli Paratha – This variation adds dried fenugreek leaves to the filling, giving it a slightly bitter and nutty flavor.
- Ajwain Mooli Paratha – This variation uses carom seeds (ajwain) in the filling, adding a subtle anise flavor to the dish.
Nutrition in Mooli Paratha
One Mooli Paratha is approximately 150-200 calories, depending on the size and the amount of oil used. It is a good source of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. The mooli filling provides a good dose of Vitamin C and other essential nutrients. However, due to the shallow frying, it is also high in fat. It is best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Step by Step Mooli Paratha Recipe
Mooli Paratha Recipe
Ingredients
For Dough
- 2 cups Whole wheat Flour
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tsp ghee / clarified butter
For Stuffing
- 1 radish / mooli
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ coriander powder
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp aamchur / dry mango powder
For Roasting
- ¼ cup ghee / clarified butter
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients to avoid last minute rush.
- Wash and grate radish with the help of Grater or Electric Chopper.
- With the help of your palms, take radish in batches and squeeze out all liquid from radish. Keep them aside.
Cooking
- For dough, mix whole wheat flour and ghee or oil in a Mixing Bowl.
- Pour less water first.
- Start kneading. Add more water if required and knead flour to a smooth and soft dough.
- Keep it for rest about 15 – 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile let’s prepare radish stuffing by adding coriander powder, red chilli powder, grated and squeezed radish and green chillies in a Mixing Bowl (salt & amchur powder will add later otherwise salt mixed with radish, will release water and we won’t be able to roll parathas). Mix everything very well.
- Now pinch two small sized balls from the dough and roll them into a small circle, about 5 to 6 cms on the Rolling Board with the help of a Rolling Pin and dust it with dry wheat flour.
- Place a good amount of the mooli stuffing on one of the rolled dough. Don’t use too much stuffing as the parathas can break while rolling.
- Sprinkle evenly a pinch of salt and dry amchur powder. Cover with the other rolled round and join the edges. Sprinkle some dry flour again on paratha and start rolling the stuffed paratha.
- Care should be taken while rolling the dough as the paratha may break or some radish juice may ooze out from the paratha, but do not worry because it is completely okay.
- Now, heat a Tawa on medium flame and place the rolled paratha on it. Make sure, Tawa should be hot enough before placing the rolled paratha.
- Flip when one side is half cooked.
- Apply ghee or oil on this side with a spoon. Flip again when the second side is half cooked.
- Now, apply oil or ghee on the flipped side and flip again with the help of a Spatula.
- Press the edges with a Spatula so that edges will cook completely and becomes crispy.
- Cook paratha till it becomes light brown or cooked completely. You may need to flip once or twice again.
- Now, prepare all parathas the same way.
- Serve Mooli Paratha hot with yogurt or pickle. Optionally, you can spread some yellow butter or homemade white butter over the paratha while serving.
- A hot cup of ginger tea with a hot paratha is out of the world combo. Try once and let us know in comments section.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
- Choice of Flour: You can choose all purpose flour also in place of whole wheat flour. However, latter is a healthier option.
- Spices: You can always adjust spices and salt as per your taste preference.
- Choosing Radish: Choose white radish to prepare Mooli Parathas as they are more flavorful.
- Oil: You can choose any neutral tasting oil to prepare Mooli Paratha Recipe. I always use clarified butter / ghee to roast parathas, with ghee they will become crispier and more flavorful.
- Roasting: You can also dry roast your Paratha over hot Tawa for opting healthier version. Just brush a little oil or ghee before putting stuffing in center, it helps to cook paratha easily if you are roasting it without oil or ghee.
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
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FAQs – Mooli Paratha Recipe
What is Mooli Paratha?
Mooli paratha is a type of Indian bread that is made by stuffing grated radish (mooli) into the dough and rolling it into a flatbread. This dish is typically served as a breakfast or lunch dish and is enjoyed with various chutneys, curries, or yogurt.
What makes Mooli Paratha so special?
Mooli paratha is a unique dish due to its combination of soft and fluffy bread with the crunch and slight spiciness of the grated radish filling. The radish provides a slight bitterness that is balanced by the sweetness of the bread, making it a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
How to make Mooli Paratha?
Making mooli paratha requires some patience and practice, as you need to create a smooth dough and ensure that the filling is evenly distributed. However, the process is not difficult, and with some time and effort, you can make delicious mooli parathas that your whole family will enjoy.
What are some variations of Mooli Paratha?
Some variations of mooli paratha include adding spices to the filling, such as cumin, coriander, and red chili powder, or adding a layer of mashed potatoes to the filling for added texture and flavor. Another popular variation is to add grated cheese to the filling for a cheesy mooli paratha.
What is the nutritional value of Mooli Paratha?
Mooli paratha is a nutritious dish that provides a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and protein. The radish filling is high in vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, folate, and potassium, and the whole-wheat flour used in the dough is a good source of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals.
How to serve Mooli Paratha?
Mooli paratha can be served as a breakfast or lunch dish, and is typically enjoyed with a variety of chutneys, curries, or yogurt. It can also be served as a main dish, as it is filling and satisfying on its own. Whether you enjoy it as a standalone dish or as part of a larger meal, mooli paratha is a delicious and nutritious option.
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