Add your location
To see items in your area
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. Recipe
  4. /
  5. Beetroot paratha
4 Mins delivery
Recipe Image

Beetroot Paratha

Serves 4
30 mins
120 Kcal
Beetroot Paratha- a colourful version of traditional Indian flatbread: Beetroot Paratha is prepared with grated beet added to the dough, making it look appetising with its deep red colour. Beetroot contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it super healthy for consumption. The beetroot paratha recipe creates flavourful, colourful flatbreads. Adding whole wheat flour and spices, beetroot adds an ultimate flavour and nutrition to the classic paratha. To prepare beetroot paratha, grate fresh beetroot. Mix it with dough, including whole wheat flour, a pinch of salt, and a mix of cumin, coriander powder, ajwain or carom seeds. Some recipes also add a bit of ginger or garlic for a better punch of flavour. This is then kneaded to a smooth, soft dough and rolled into small balls; the balls are flattened into round discs and finally cooked on a hot tava or grill with a bit of oil or ghee. The recipe of beetroot paratha creates delicious flatbreads. This flatbread is soft and sweet with that earthy flavour and the bright colour of the beetroot. You can enjoy the beetroot paratha with yoghurt, pickles, or raita, or eat it with any curry you choose. It's a versatile dish that can easily be a full breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Ingredients required for Beetroot Paratha

  1. 250 gms beetroot
  2. Atta
  3. 1/2 tsp garam masala
  4. Red chilli powder
  5. 1 tsp ajwain
  6. Ghee
  7. Salt
  8. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Cooking steps for Beetroot Paratha

  1. 1
    Let's begin the recipe of beetroot paratha.
  2. 2
    Start by scrubbing and peeling 250 gms of fresh beetroot.
  3. 3
    Grate the beetroot very finely, to ensure that it blends with the dough.
  4. 4
    Set it aside for now.
  5. 5
    Now, add two cups of whole wheat flour, which is the base of the dough, and mix one Tsp of carom seeds.
  6. 6
    Then, add 1/2 Tsp of red chilli powder, 1/2 Tsp of turmeric powder, and 1/2 Tsp of garam masala. These spices will enhance the dough with warmth, colour, and a beautiful depth of flavour.
  7. 7
    Add salt according to your taste.
  8. 8
    Mix all the dry ingredients very well so that the spices blend very evenly in the dough.
  9. 9
    Add the freshly grated beetroot to the flour mixture after the dry ingredients are well mixed. Due to its moisture content, the beetroot will make the dough soft and sticky. Please make sure the grated beetroot gets uniformly distributed into the dry ingredients by mixing it using your hands.
  10. 10
    Add water gradually to the mix in small amounts until the dough forms. It should not be either sticky or soft. Now, knead for 5-7 minutes, pressing and folding until smooth and pliable. Add a tiny amount of flour if the dough is too sticky; add a few drops of water if it's too dry.
  11. 11
    When the dough reaches an even smoothness and softness, cover it using a damp cloth or plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes.
  12. 12
    Divide the relaxed dough into balls of about 8-10 in size.
  13. 13
    Roll out each of the dough balls between your palms so that they become smooth balls, and then flatten and roll them out further.
  14. 14
    Heat a tawa or a flat pan at medium heat. Meanwhile, roll one dough ball out to a round shape, about 15 to 20 cm in diameter. Sprinkle a little flour on the surface and the rolling pin to prevent sticking. Once the tawa is hot, carefully place the rolled paratha on the tawa.
  15. 15
    Cook the paratha for 1-2 minutes on one side until tiny bubbles begin to form. Flip it over and cook the other side for another 1-2 minutes.
  16. 16
    Once both sides are slightly cooked, brush some ghee or oil on both sides of the paratha and press it down with a spatula.
  17. 17
    When the paratha is crispy and golden brown on both sides, take it from the tawa and set it aside. Follow the same process for the remaining dough balls and make sure that each paratha turns out perfectly cooked.
  18. 18
    Serve the beetroot parathas hot with a dollop of yoghurt, pickle, or any side dish you prefer. The slight sweetness and earthy flavour of the beetroot combine perfectly with spices in dough for a tasty and nutritious flatbread.

Shop Ingredients

Ajwain (1 Tsp)
54
1
20
1
45
1
55
1
74
1
74
1
67
1
80
1
92
1
54
1
Turmeric Powder (1/2 Tsp)
60
1
110
1
197
1
207
1
52
1
46
1
279
1
Ghee
393
1
315
1
565
1
635
1
719
1
666
1
591
1
375
1
134
1
150
1
Beetroot (250 gms)
22
1
68
1
Atta
130
1
295
1
327
1
333
1
307
1
489
1
78
1
526
1
78
1
58
1
Garam Masala (1/2 Tsp)
100
1
97
1
34
1
71
1
54
1
52
1
75
1
109
1
100
1
70
1
Salt
27
1
24
1
106
1
22
1
50
1
105
1
107
1
47
1
50
1
79
1
Red Chilli Powder
540
1
290
1
100
1

FAQs

What is beetroot paratha?

Beetroot paratha is a vibrant, healthy Indian flatbread wherein grated or pureed beetroot is added to the dough. Adding beetroot gives the paratha a nice bright red colour, loading it with natural sweetness and folate, vitamin C, and iron. Beetroot paratha is generally served with yoghurt, pickles, or curry. It's an ideal way of adding more vegetables to your diet, besides satisfaction and joy from a beautiful meal.

How do you make beetroot paratha?

To make beetroot paratha, boil or grate a medium-sized beetroot. Mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl - grated beetroot, a pinch of salt, and spices like cumin ajwain or carom seeds. Gradually add water and knead into a smooth dough so the beetroot juice is well mixed with flour. Divide the dough into small balls, roll them out into flat circles, and cook the parathas on a hot grill (tawa) with oil or ghee until they turn golden brown on both sides. Serve hot with yoghurt or pickle.

Is Beetroot Paratha healthy?

Yes, beetroot paratha is healthier if prepared with whole wheat flour. It adds fibre, antioxidants, and other nutrients from the root to boost immunity and improve digestion. Since paratha is generally made with a bit of oil or ghee, you can control the amount to keep it lighter.
Share location to find the closest Instamart store
Search for an area or address
or
Login
to see your saved addresses