Beetroot Pesto Paratha

Name: Beetroot Pesto Paratha
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 5 Tbsp Wheat Flour; 2 Tbsp Boiled Beet Root; 2 Tbsp Chopped Basil leaves; 6 No. Walnut; 1/4 Tsp Chopped Garlic; 1/4 Tsp Lemon Juice; 1/8 Tsp Salt; 1.5 Tsp Ghee; 1/2 Tsp Olive oil; As Required Water

25 mins Cooking Time

2 Servings

Diversity score

Sources of Calories

Protein 8%

Carbs 34%

Fats 58%

Lactose Free

Recipe for Kids

Home Made Recipe

The Fittereats Beetroot Pesto Paratha is a popular vegetarian Indian bread, typically served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This easy and delicious lactose-free pesto paratha with Ghee recipe is rich in fiber, iron, and protein content. Pairs perfectly with a Mirchi Chutney or Coconut Chutney.

Ingredients

5 Tbsp Wheat Flour
2 Tbsp Boiled Beet Root
2 Tbsp Chopped Basil leaves
6 No. Walnut
1/4 Tsp Chopped Garlic
1/4 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/8 Tsp Salt
1.5 Tsp Ghee
1/2 Tsp Olive oil
As Required Water

Method

Preparation

Step 1
In a blender, add boiled chopped beetroot, chopped basil leaves, walnuts, chopped garlic, olive oil and salt and blend till smooth, add lemon juice to the pesto and keep aside
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, take wheat flour and the previously made pesto
Step 3
Adding a little water, knead it into a soft dough and roll it into ball, coat them very lightly with wheat flour, flatten them and make it in a circular roti shape using a rolling pin
Step 4
Heat a nonstick tawa on a low flame and roast the roti on it. Flip and spread 1 tsp ghee on the paratha
Step 5
Allowing it to cook, make sure both sides are browned well.
Step 6
Serve hot with curd

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Allergies

Lemon

Citrus Fruits

Gluten (Wheat, Oats, Rye, Barley)

Wheat

Cow Milk Protein

Dairy Products

Walnut

Garlic

Tree Nut

NUTRITION FACTS

Approximate values

Serving Size Medium(80gm)

Amount Per ServingCalories
kcal

267

% Daily Value ^*

Total Carbohydrate 21gm 7.8%

Dietary Fiber 5gm 16.8%

Protein 6gm 11.7%

Total Fat 17gm 22.4%

^*Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is based on standard serving sizes and recipes as prepared by Fitterfly. Actual nutritional values may vary because of variations in portion size or recipes, continuous data changes by these sources, changes in growing seasons, or differences in the sources of ingredients. We may update this information from time to time and change the way we calculate Nutrition data. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary based on multiple factors. For some ingredients, nutrient information is not available and they may not reflect accurately in the Label. Please consult your doctor or a Registered Dietitian if you are on a medically restricted diet.

Reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition; Nutritive Value of Indian Foods 2016, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research)