In winter, if morning is not started with chai paratha breakfast, morning is not morning. This nutritious breakfast is everyone’s favourite.
But this breakfast can be made more healthy, according to a study paratha with tea is not beneficial for human health.
A breakfast of parathas and tea can be turned into a nutritious meal by using these few tips.
Mix green leafy vegetables with flour
Add green leafy vegetables to your paratha batter to make your paratha more nutritious. Spinach or fenugreek leaves can be finely chopped and kneaded into the dough.
These vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber, providing essential nutrients to start the day.
Consume foods rich in protein
Add protein to the batter to make your paratha more nutritious. Paneer, cottage cheese, dal or egg can be added to it.
Radish and cabbage can also be used in the paratha. It helps in muscle repair and growth.
Cook on iron
Women often use non-stick tawa to make parathas. Using cast iron for paratha is a good choice.
This increases the iron content of the paratha which is especially beneficial for iron deficient people.
After cooking, apply ghee
Cooking parathas in ghee or oil is not healthy at all. Cook the paratha like this and when the paratha is ready, spread a spoonful of desi ghee on it. Desi ghee not only adds a rich flavor but also contains healthy fats, vitamins and antioxidants.
Enjoy with yogurt
Although parathas and chai are eaten with great gusto in winters. But this is not a healthy breakfast. Parathas can be eaten with yogurt, chutney, or homemade pickles.
Yogurt rich in probiotics is healthy for digestion. Protein-rich paratha and probiotic-rich yogurt is a healthy breakfast that helps maintain a healthy balance of nutrients.