This green and red salsa paratha, as the name indicates, is made with tomato/tomatillo salsa and whole wheat flour. This vegan paratha can be served for any meal as such, or with extra salsa, salad, or yogurt.
Why Green and Red Salsa Paratha
These parathas are tasty and easy to make. The addition of salsa makes this unique. The added salsa adds a zing and the mild reverberating flavor at the back makes this the best to gobble as such.
My kids call green and red salsa for tomatillo and tomato salsa. So the name of the paratha also stays with that. Not just these salsa, you can use your favorite flavor of salsa for a tasty flatbread of your own spin.
Though I make my own fresh salsa for chip and dip, this recipe uses fire roasted jalapeño and roasted tomato or roasted jalapeno and roasted tomatillo. Salsa is used to make the dough instead of water and that is the reason these parathas gave a great taste. Further, the The fire roasted salsa lends an extra kick of flavor to the paratha as well.
Ingredients
You will require the following ingredients to make this green and red salsa paratha.
Whole wheat flour - This is the base for the paratha. Whole wheat flour provides wholesome nutrients and satisfies hunger.
Green/red salsa - Tomatillo/ tomato salsa is required to make this paratha. This flavors the paratha and makes a uinque one.
Salt - gives flavor
Oil - Any neutral flavored oil works best.
Cilantro - this herb boosts teh aroma and flavor of these parathas.
Serving Suggestions
These parathas can be served as such as they are tasty with hint of fire roasted salsa. Serve these parathas with yogurt, corn salad, or with some guacamole for a Mexican flair added to the Indian meal. Moreover, I serve this with Creamy Chipotle Corn Chowder or with Chipotle Paneer Curry too. In addition, this paratha can be served with black bean soup or pinto bean soup too.
Storage
I store these parathas for a day at room temperature. These parathas will stay longer when refrigerated. I prefer to make these because they are great to pack for lunch with a Mexican salad or soup.
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Green and Red Salsa Paratha
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Tomato/tomatillo salsa
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 3-4 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
- 3 tbsp oil for brushing
Instructions
- Add the whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and a cup of salsa to the stand m ixer and knead to a smooth dough. This can be done manually too.,
- Rest the dough for 15 minutes (you can make the dough with tomato or tomatillo salsa).
- Divide the dough into ten portions.
- Take a portion of the dough, and roll it into a circular disc of 7-8 inches. Brush a little oil and roll the dough into a log. Gently elongate slightly and make a coil out of it. Repeat with the remaining portions
- Dust a coiled dough with flour and roll it into a 8-9inch circle. repeat with the all the dough
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium flame. Place a paratha on the pan and cook for a minute. Flip and brush the top with oil. Flip again and let the other side cook. Brush the top with oil. Remove from flame. Repeat with the remaining parathas.
- Serve warm with salad, yogurt, or curry.
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Wendy Klik says
A Great way to incorporate flavor into that bread. YUM>
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
I love the idea of using salsa to make dough...definitely going to have to remember that trick for the future...so much added flavor!!!
Karen's Kitchen Stories says
I am loving all of your parathas!! You are so creative!
magicalingrdnts says
Thank you Karen!
Mayuri Patel says
What an awesome idea. Would love these flavourful parathas for breakfast.
magicalingrdnts says
True! They are flavorful! Do try and let me know. Thanks Mayuri for stopping by.
Sneha Datar says
Flavorful parathas , prefect for breakfast or a brunch.
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks, Sneha!