Groundnut Bajra Paratha

20 Jul Groundnut Bajra Paratha

Parathas are all time favourites for all. They are so versatile that you can have them for breakfast or main course or as a snack. Groundnut Bajra Paratha is no exception. Delicious Paratha that is Dairy free & Gluten free.

Groundnut Bajra Paratha is a healthy paratha as well with added proteins in the form of groundnuts.

Ingredients:
½ cup raw Groundnut (soaked in hot water with sea salt for 15 to 30 minutes)
1 tablespoon curd (I used my groundnut curd) *
2 green chillies
1” piece ginger
¼ cup water
¾ cup Bajra flour (or any millet flour)
1 teaspoon chilli / paprika powder
2 teaspoons coriander seeds powder
1 teaspoon cumin seeds powder
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (til)
1 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain / omam)
1 tablespoon crushed kasuri Methi leaves
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon jaggery powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp oil

• Mix all masalas from chilli powder to salt with the bajra flour
• Drain water from raw groundnuts, wash it few times and grind in a mixer adding vegan curd, green chillies, ginger and ¼ cup water to a fine paste
• Add the paste to the flour mix and knead to a soft dough.
• The consistency of the dough depends on the nature of the flour. Adjust by adding more flour if it is loose / more water if it is too thick.
• Make small balls and roll into parathas
• Cook on a medium flame till both sides brown
• Smear ½ tsp oil on both sides (if required), remove and cool.

I didn’t use oil for cooking. They are soft and tasty.

Serve with curd

Makes 5 to 6 medium sized parathas. These parathas stay good even for 2 /3 days

*You can use normal curd if you are not vegan / non allergic to dairy

Note: This Paratha can be made with left over pulp after making Groundnut curd