Wintermelon whole wheat paratha is a refreshing, nutrient and flavor packed paratha. This could be served with any spicy pickle or yogurt dip for easy and satisfying meal.
Why wintermelon whole wheat paratha?
This paratha is simple yet a tasty one with subtle flavors of wintermelon and spices. The puree of the vegetable is used to knead the flour and this makes this paratha unque.
Wintermelon is a cucurbit with a green skin and white flesh and hence it's name. It has very high water content just like watermelon. We use this vegetable with a mild taste in stews and curries, like Morkuzhambu. It can also be made into dessert halwa, Dumroot. In Taiwan, it is also made into a tea. Wintermelon Boba tea is one of my favorite. The wintermelon is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C and potassium. This is an easy way to sneak in some veggies. In this paratha, the puree is used as the liquid to make the dough instead of using water.
This paratha is a lighter and flavor packed one that you can serve for any meal! This has all the goodness and nutrition of whiole wheat making this a best option to pack for lunch to school ensuring that your kids have a balanced meal. You can elevate breakfast, lunch, or dinner to the next phenomenal way.
Ingredients
You will require the following ingredients to make this wintermelon whole wheat paratha:
Whole wheat flour - Forms the base of the paratha, and adds proteins, fiber, and essential vitamins.
Salt - Gives flavor
Wintermelon - the mild white color flesh melon is the star of the recipe. This is the liquid to make the dough.
Herbs - cilantro, curry leaves, and mint - These are my fave herbs. You may use what you have on hand.
Thai chili pepper - adds a jolt of heat.
Cumin and coriander - enhance the flavor profile of this paratha.
Oil and ghee - to cook and shape the paratha.
Serving Suggestions
This wintermelon whole wheat paratha has mild and earthy flavors. My favorite way to serve this paratha is with a simple tadka dal, spicy garlic pickle along with some buttermilk.
Storage
You can store this paratha for about a week in the refrigerator. I warm the paratha on a griddle or cast ironpan and serve it with yogurt or pickle. You may also freeze this paratha.
Variations
For a vegan version, use oil to cook the paratha as well as for rolling the paratha. You may adjust the amount as well as the typw of chili peppers for a spicy variation. You may also use the herbs of your choice.
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Wintermelon Whole Wheat Paratha
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Whole wheat flour
- 1½ tsp Salt
- 2 cups Wintermelon cubed
- 1-3 Thai chili
- 1 inch ginger chopped
- ¼ cup Cilantro packed
- 15 leaves Mint
- 1 sprig Curry leaf chopped
- 3-4 tbsp Ghee/oil
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Coriander
- 1 tbsp Ginger chopped
Instructions
- Crush the cumin and coriander to a coarse texture.
- Puree the wintermelon chunks along with ginger and Thai chili.
- Add the wintermelon puree, whole weat flout, herbs, and salt. Mix well and knead to smooth dough usong your stand mixer or by manually.
- Rest for 15 minutes. Divide it into qo portions.
- Roll the dough into a 7-inch circular disc. Brush ghee and fold, do it again to get a traingle shape. Dust with fkuor as necessadry and roll into a thin 7-in triangle. Repeat with the remaining process.
- Heat a castiron pan and cook the paratha on both the sides. Brush with ghee, remove from flame and repeat with the remaining parathas.
- Serve warm with spicy pickle and/or yogurt.
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hobby baker Kelly says
I think I have actually seen winter melons once or twice at the local food co-op, I will have to keep a watch for them now!
Wendy Klik says
I have never had wintermelon. I will have to look for it next time I'm at the market.
magicalingrdnts says
You can find these in Asian groceries.
Karen's Kitchen Stories says
I have never tried wintermelon but I'll definitely need to seek it out. This paratha is gorgeous.
magicalingrdnts says
You can find these in Indian and Chinese/Taiwan groceries
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
I'm having a hard time imagining what the flavor of these would taste like. Guess that means that I'll have to make them to see. I love the pretty green flecks in them!
magicalingrdnts says
The wintermelon has a mild flavor so it is easy to pair with any herbs and spices.
Jolene says
Never seen wintermelon but it's really awesome how you've done your own challenge within the challenge and nailed it every week!
magicalingrdnts says
Thanks Jolene! I am always up for yummy food challenge and that's what all moms always do to sneak as much nutrient in every meal.