Zucchini Carrot Paratha

Zucchini Carrot Paratha recipe is a simple and nutritious Indian flat bread that is made from grated zucchini ,carrots ,few spices and whole wheat flour.

I mostly pack this zucchini paratha recipe for kids lunch box along with some yogurt and pickle.This is a protein rich paratha and specially great for kids. You can put this in their lunch box as well.

Other Zucchini Recipes to try from my blog are Zucchini Besan sabji ,Zucchini Pakoda ,Zucchini Stir Fry

TIPS & VARIATIONS TO MAKE ZUCCHINI CARROT PARATHA :

1. If you are vegan ,then skip ghee and use any cooking oil.
2. You can also add some chopped mint and amchur powder (dry mango powder) for extra flavor.
3. Do not skip removing excess water from grated zucchini.
4. Zucchini can be replaced with radish or bottle gourd.
5. Use 1-2 tablespoon of extra flour if the dough becomes soft.

ALSO CHECK MY KIDS LUNCH BOX SERIES POSTS

Zucchini Carrot Paratha + Boondi Raita + Dates

HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI CARROT PARATHA STEP BY STEP

INGREDIENTS:

• whole wheat or multigrain flour
• grated zucchini
• grated carrot
• ginger , finely chopped (optional)
• coriander leaves ,finely chopped
• garam masala
• ajwain (carrom seeds)
• red chilli powder
• turmeric powder (optional)
• salt , to taste
• oil or ghee to (cook parathas)

METHOD:

1.Grate the carrot and zucchini.Squeeze the water from zucchini and reserve water to knead dough or for curry.

2. In a bowl add grated zucchini, carrot , coriander leaves, ajwain, red chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, ginger , wheat flour and salt. Mix well.

3.Zucchini will ooze out some water hence be careful while adding extra water and make a smooth (but not sticky) dough. Smear little oil on the dough and let it rest for only 5 mins.Do not rest it for more time, dough becomes very soft.

4.Make balls from the dough. I was able to get 6 balls.

5.Roll the parathas semi thick/ thin by dusting some dry flour.

6.Heat up a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook.Once you see bubbles ,flip on to other side drizzle some ghee or oil on top.

7.Flip again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side as well till they have nice golden spots on both sides.

8.Serve easy zucchini paratha with curd, pickle, raita ,ketchup or any gravy of your choice.

CHECK OUT MY OTHER PARATHA RECIPES

Avocado Paratha

Makhana(Lotus Seed) Paratha

Lauki(Bottle Gourd) Paratha

Chole Paratha

Drumstick Leaves Paratha

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Zucchini Carrot Paratha

Zucchini Carrot Paratha is a simple and nutritious Indian flat bread that is made from grated zucchini ,carrots ,few spices and whole wheat flour.

Course lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Indian, vegan

Keyword carrot, indian flat bread, paratha recipes, zucchini, zucchini carrot chapathi, zucchini paratha

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 parathas

Calories 200kcal

Author bhavana

Ingredients

measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

• 1 cup whole wheat or multigrain flour
• 1/2 cup grated zucchini (Green zucchini)
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1 teaspoon ginger , finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon coriander leaves , finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carrom seeds)
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoon oil or ghee [to make parathas]
• salt, to taste

Instructions

• Grate the carrot and zucchini.Squeeze the water from zucchini and reserve water to knead dough or for curry.
• In a bowl add grated zucchini, carrot , coriander leaves, ajwain,red chilli powder,garam masala, turmeric powder, ginger , wheat flour and salt. Mix well.
• Zucchini will ooze out some water hence be careful while adding extra water and make a smooth (but not sticky) dough. Smear little oil on the dough and let it rest for only 5 mins.Do not rest it for more time, dough becomes very soft.
• Make balls from the dough. I was able to get 6 balls.
• Roll the parathas semi thick/ thin by dusting some dry flour.
• Heat up a tawa/skillet on medium heat and place the paratha and let it cook.Once you see bubbles ,flip on to other side drizzle some ghee or oil on top.
• Flip again and drizzle oil or ghee on the other side as well till they have nice golden spots on both sides.
• Serve zucchini carrot paratha with curd, pickle, raita ,ketchup or any gravy of your choice.

Notes

1.If you are vegan ,then skip ghee and use any cooking oil.

2.You can also add some chopped mint and amchur powder (dry mango powder) for extra flavor.

3.Do not skip removing excess water from grated zucchini.

4.Zucchini can be replaced with radish or bottle gourd.

5.Use 1-2 tbsp of extra flour if the dough becomes soft.

 

Note:Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6.5g | Calcium: 110mg

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