Beets Paratha

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As of right now, I have two most favorite Beets recipes.
One is the Odiya style - always made during new Year get-togethers - Veg Pulao
Second is this "Beets Paratha"

What can I say about this recipe...
It came to us during the 2020 Pandemic.. so Thanks Corona Virus
It had a bright red color.. Winner with the kids..
It had an amazing India Garam Masala taste.. Winner with everyone else..
Making the dough itself was so much fun to watch... 

Here's what we used..
  • 2 small beets
    • Peeled --> Chopped super fine using a chopper
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Garam masala - 2 tsp
  • Cumin + Coriander powder - 2-3 tsp
  • Vegetable oil - 1/4 cup (For making the dough)
  • Wee bit chat masala

Process
  • To make the dough, mix all the ingredients & mix using your fingers. 
  • Do not add water at the beginning because beets have water. 
  • Wait until you are have a mixed up flour
  • Add small amounts of water to make a soft dough
  • Knead the dough nicely to make sure it is super soft
  • Rest the dough for 30mins.

  • Rolling the paratha is the same as roti. We did not make any triangular or dacha paratha... just simple round paratha.. rolled the same way you'd roll rotis. 


  • Heat a pan & brush with wee bit of oil or ghee. 
  • Cook the parathas - 30 seconds on each side until you start seeing brown-is bubbles. 
  • Then your paratha is all done. 


We enjoyed it with Potola Posto Tarkaari & Corainder chutney. 
Enjoy !!




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