Gobi Paratha, or Cauliflower Paratha, is a well-known flatbread popular in India and beyond. Originating from Punjab, this paratha is a favorite in North Indian cooking. Many North Indians enjoy it for breakfast with lassi or chaas, but as a Bengali, I prefer it for dinner.
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- Gobi Paratha - a North-Indian Breakfast favorite
- Difference Between Bengali Porota and Non-Bengali Paratha
- Stuffed Parathas - the story of variation
- Serving Suggestion
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- Punjabi / North-Indian Recipes
- Have you tried the Perfect Punjabi Gobi Paratha recipe from Debjanir Rannaghar!
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Gobi Paratha - a North-Indian Breakfast favorite
For the past five years till 2014, I've lived in North India, experiencing its lively culture and amazing food. I've come to love so many things about North Indian cuisine, but one dish has especially captured my heart: stuffed parathas. They're more than just flatbread; they're a delicious and satisfying meal.
Difference Between Bengali Porota and Non-Bengali Paratha
Parathas are lovingly crafted with whole wheat flour, a far cry from the refined flour often used elsewhere. This wholesome base is then filled with a medley of delicious vegetables, each imparting its unique flavor and texture. Unlike the thinner, often flaky, typical Bengali-style triangular porota made with all-purpose flour (something I grew up with and still cherish for its own delicate charm), these whole wheat versions are demonstrably healthier, offering a more sustained release of energy and a significantly higher nutritional value. They are, without a doubt, a more complete meal than the simpler plain parathas.
Stuffed Parathas - the story of variation
My curiosity and desire to perfect this North Indian favorite have led me to try many different fillings. Each one, from the earthy sweetness of cauliflower (gobi) to the sharp taste of onion and the creamy delight of paneer, has been a delicious adventure. But of all the wonderful options, my daughter's favorite, without a doubt, is the gobi paratha. She just loves the gentle sweetness of the cauliflower, lightly spiced and wrapped in the whole-wheat flatbread.
Gobi Paratha, or Cauliflower Paratha as it's also known, is a dish that truly needs no introduction. This famous paratha hails from the fertile lands of Punjab, often considered the breadbasket of India.
Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C and vitamin K, folates, fiber, and low in calories and fat. In addition, cauliflower has cancer-fighting properties because it belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family.
Serving Suggestion
While many in North India traditionally enjoy gobi paratha for a hearty and satisfying breakfast, often accompanied by a refreshing glass of lassi or a tangy chaas, I, like a true Bengali at heart, find myself drawn to it as a comforting dinner. Perhaps it's the familiarity of a warm, home-cooked meal at the end of the day, or perhaps it's the subtle rebellion against regional norms, but I find that the gobi paratha is the perfect way to wind down and savor the flavors of North India while still honoring my Bengali roots. It's a beautiful culinary bridge, connecting two distinct regions through the shared language of delicious food.
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Gobi Paratha
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 250 g Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Refined
- ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Stuffing:
- 1 teaspoon Cauliflower Medium size
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste
- 3 teaspoon Green Chillies
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Seed
- ½ teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Coriander Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1 teaspoon Aamchoor Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Refined
Other
- 5 tablespoon Vegetable Oil for shallow frying the Parathas
Instructions
Making of the Dough:
- Take all-purpose Flour along with salt and oil in a deep vessel and mix properly.
- Make semi-soft dough by adding water at a time. It took me 1 Cup of water to make the dough of 250g of Whole Wheat Flour.
- Cover the dough with a muslin cloth for 20 minutes before preparing the Paratha.
Making of the Stuffing:
- Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and grate it using a grater or food processor.
- Take oil in a frying pan and heat the oil on medium flame.
- Temper the oil with Cumin seed and then add Ginger paste and cook for ½ minutes on a low flame.
- Add Grated Gobi/ Cauliflower and cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Stir in between.
- Add salt to the mixture and stir once again, and then add chopped green chillies, Cumin powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala Powder, and Aamchoor Powder to the mixture and mix properly and then cook for 2 more minutes.
- Adjust the salt if required and cook till the mixture dries completely.
- Switch the flame off and let the mixture cool completely.
Making of the Paratha:
- Knead the previously prepared dough one more time and make 8 equal-sized balls out of the dough.
- Now take one Dough ball and roll it into a circle of 3" diameter.
- Put 2 tablespoons of the Stuffing in the middle of the circle and bring all the sides of the circle together and seal properly..
- If required, spread a little water while sealing the dough.
- Following the same process, make Stuff rest of the Dough Balls.
- Take one stuffed Wheat ball and roll it into a circle of 6" diameter Paratha.
- Dust the Paratha with a little Flour while rolling it.
- Now take a Griddle or Tava and heat it sufficiently on medium heat.
- Place the Paratha over the Tava and cook for ½ minutes or so, and then flip it and cook from the other side too.
- Apply ½ teaspoon oil on the Paratha and shallow fry it for around ½ minute from one side by pressing it with the help of a spatula, and when it turns golden brown, flip it and again apply a little oil and then shallow fry from the other side too.
- Remove the Paratha from the Tava and, following the same process, prepare the remaining Parathas.
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- Dhaba Style Chicken Curry
- Halwai Style Balushahi!
- Cucumber Raita | Kheera Raita | Indian Yogurt and Cucumber Salad
- Sukhi Urad Dal
- Palak Paneer aka Saag Paneer
- Methi Murgh Malai
- Egg Curry | Aanda Curry Dhaba-Style
- Gajar Ka Halwa | Gajar Halwa | Carrot Halwa
Have you tried the Perfect Punjabi Gobi Paratha recipe from Debjanir Rannaghar!
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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.
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