Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)
Your earliest memory of devouring your maa ka paratha may be a generous serving of love, doused in oil, butter, or ghee. While maintaining love as a key ingredient and cutting down excess oil, here's our interesting You Care kitchen take on the recipe. The magic ingredient is beetroot. Try this soul-soothing folate-rich Beetroot paratha also packed with calcium and protein.
Heat a tawa and cook the paratha by adding a little oil on each side.
Serve hot with your choice of chutney/dips.
Notes
A powerhouse of folate, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, beetroot has it all.
Being rich in betacyanin and nitrates makes the root vegetable heart-friendly.
Sesame seeds are rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. They also contain sesamol which helps reduce oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
If you are looking for a gluten-free paratha to devour, this could be the perfect recipe for you.
Power tip
You can also use pureed avocado or blanched and pureed spinach to alternate beetroot as per availability.
Choose beets that are heavy with green leafy tops still attached. These are rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid the same.