Lauki Ka Paratha | Healthy Summer Special Breakfast Recipe | It is a tasty and healthy dish that combines grated bottle gourd with aromatic spices, all stuffed in a crispy flatbread.
This traditional Indian recipe is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Whether you love Indian food or want to try something new, lauki ka paratha is a delicious choice. Get ready to enjoy the flavors of this wonderful dish and discover the magic of bottle gourd in a whole new way!
About lauki paratha recipe
Lauki is one of the most common vegetables that we consume in the summer. They are high in water content and fibre and low in calories. So, an ideal food for weight watchers.
As the taste of the lauki sabji is not impressive to everyone, we can use this in different ways to make some tasty dishes like paratha, kheer, ladoo, halwa, raita, kofta, handvo, and extra.
Lauki paratha is very tasty, not only kids even adults didn’t feel the taste of lauki in it. The method, I am sharing here for making lauki paratha is very simple and quick.
Why should you try this recipe
- Easy to make
- Healthy and nutritious
- Easy to get ingredients
- Diabetic friendly
- Vegan
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To make these tasty lauki or ghiya ka paratha we just need to stuff grated lauki and spices together with whole wheat flour and make a stiff dough. As lauki is a water-rich vegetable, it starts leaving water once we add salt to it. So, make the dough a little stiff not soft.
It is an easier and fail-proof method as you don’t need to bother about the stuffing coming out while rolling and roasting the paratha.
One important thing we always keep in mind that we should taste lauki before starting the process. Sometimes, lauki is bitter in taste and that will be harmful to our health. Discard if it is bitter. Use only fresh and tender lauki to get the best taste and texture.
We can serve these delicious lauki parathas with curd or pickle at breakfast time and they are also perfect for packed in the tiffin box for kids.
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Health benefits of eating lauki
Lauki or ghiya is also known as bottle gourd or calabash gourd, offers several health benefits. Here are some of them:
Hydration: Lauki has a high water content, which makes it a great hydrating food. It helps in maintaining proper hydration levels in the body, especially during hot summer months.
Weight management: Lauki is low in calories and high in dietary fiber, making it an excellent choice for weight management. The fiber content helps in promoting satiety, reducing hunger pangs, and aiding in weight loss.
Digestive health: The fiber content in lauki helps promote healthy digestion by preventing constipation, improving bowel movements, and reducing the risk of digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Heart health: Lauki is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, making it heart-friendly. It contains antioxidants and vitamins that help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Detoxification: Lauki acts as a natural detoxifier for the body. It has diuretic properties that help in flushing out toxins and promoting kidney health. The high water content also aids in detoxification by promoting urine production.
Immune system support: Lauki is rich in vitamins C and B, zinc, and other antioxidants that support a healthy immune system. It helps in protecting the body against infections and diseases.
Anti-inflammatory properties: Lauki contains compounds that possess anti-inflammatory properties. Regular consumption of lauki may help reduce inflammation in the body, providing relief from conditions like arthritis and gout.
Skin and hair health: The vitamins and antioxidants present in lauki contribute to healthy skin and hair. It helps in maintaining skin elasticity, preventing wrinkles, and promoting hair growth.
Diabetes management: Lauki has a low glycemic index, meaning it does not cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. It can be beneficial for individuals with diabetes in managing their blood sugar levels.
It’s important to note that individual results may vary, and it’s always advisable to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice regarding your health concerns.
Step by step preparation of lauki ka paratha
Here’s a simple recipe for making delicious lauki ke paranthe:
1.Wash and peel lauki, then grate it with the help of a grater.
2. Now add salt and mix it well. Keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.
3. After that squeeze out water from lauki and keep the water aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, squeezed bottle gourd, coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, amchoor powder, kasoori methi, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Now add squeezed water and more water gradually to the mixture and knead it into a soft and smooth dough. The grated bottle gourd will release some moisture, so adjust the amount of water accordingly. Do not put the dough on rest. Start making parathas immediately.
6. Divide the dough into a big lemon-sized portions bigger than normal chapatti and roll each portion into a ball.
7. Take one dough ball and dust it with dry flour. Roll it out into 6-7 inch circle, slightly thicker than normal chapatti using a rolling pin.
8. Heat a tawa or flat griddle over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on the tawa and cook it for few seconds and flip to other side.
9. Cook for few seconds and then apply ghee or oil on both sides and cook. Press the edges of the paratha with a spatula to ensure it cooks evenly.
10. Cook the paratha until both sides turn golden brown and crispy. Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls to make more parathas.
11. Serve the hot lauki paraths with yogurt, pickle, or any chutney of your choice. Enjoy your homemade lauki ke parathe as a hearty breakfast or a satisfying meal!
Serving suggestions
Serve these healthy and nutritious paratha at breakfast time with curd or pickle. It is a perfect meal for packed in the lunch box for kids.
Tips and tricks
- Use fresh and tender lauki or ghia for best taste. In case if the taste of lauki is bitter, discard it and use another one.
- Squeezing of lauki is important and don’t skip this step. As sometimes, lauki released a lot of water and the dough become very soft and sticky. Paratha made with soft dough becomes hard.
- After making dough don’t leave the dough for rest. Start making paratha immediately.
- Serve these parathas hot if you like crispy texture. Once it gets cold becomes soft in texture.
- Leftover parathas can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Before serving, again cook it for 1-2 minutes on tawa on a low medium flame.
- Use desi ghee or refined oil as per your choice to shallow fry parathas.
Recipe card
Lauki Ka Paratha | Healthy Summer Special Breakfast Recipe
Ingredients
- 350 gm lauki or ghiya grated
- 2 cup whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup soyabean flour
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp roasted cumin seeds powder
- ½ tsp amchoor
- 1 tbsp kasoori methi
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- Oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Wash and peel lauki, then grate it with the help of a grater.
- Now add salt and mix it well. Keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.
- After that squeeze out water from lauki and keep the water aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, squeezed bottle gourd, coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, amchoor powder, kasoori methi, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Now add squeezed water and more water gradually to the mixture and knead it into a soft and smooth dough. The grated bottle gourd will release some moisture, so adjust the amount of water accordingly. Do not put the dough on rest. Start making parathas immediately.
- Divide the dough into a big lemon-sized portions bigger than normal chapatti and roll each portion into a ball.
- Take one dough ball and dust it with dry flour. Roll it out into 6-7 inch circle, slightly thicker than normal chapatti using a rolling pin.
- Heat a tawa or flat griddle over medium heat. Place the rolled paratha on the tawa and cook it for few seconds and flip to other side.
- Cook for few seconds and then apply ghee or oil on both sides and cook.
- Press the edges of the paratha with a spatula to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Cook the paratha until both sides turn golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls to make more parathas.
- Serve the hot lauki paraths with yogurt, pickle, or any chutney of your choice.
- Enjoy your homemade lauki ke parathe as a hearty breakfast or a satisfying meal!
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my kids loved it. nice way of putting vegetables in kids tummy
Glad you enjoy it, Thanks!