New Delhi: Winter is the perfect time to enjoy warm, comforting dishes that fill the house with delicious aromas. One of the best dishes to enjoy during the colder months is paratha, a delicious Indian roti that can be enjoyed with a variety of fillings and accompaniments. Parathas are not only hearty but also easy to make, making them a great choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

We all love to try the flavours of paratha and also experiment to find out some great taste. Winter is the ideal to time relish parathas with lots of vegetables available and the warmth that paratha provides is just perfect for winter season. Here are some of the most popular choices and recipes on how to prepare these delicasies at home.

Gobhi Paratha

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour


• 2 cups grated cauliflower


• 1 tsp ajwain


• 1 tsp cumin powder


• 1 tsp coriander powder


• Salt to taste


• Fresh coriander leaves


• Ghee or butter

How to make it at home:

1. Mix atta, and salt in a bowl and mix well to knead a soft dough.


2. Grate cauliflower and squeeze out excess water.


3. Add ajwain, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt and chilli and mix well.


4. Roll out dough into flatbread and fill it with cauliflower in the centre.


5. Form a paratha, and cook it on tawa until golden brown.


6. Top it with butter and serve hot with yoghurt.

Methi Paratha

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour


• 1 cup fresh methi leaves, chopped


• 1 tsp cumin seeds


• 1 tsp red chilli powder


• Salt to taste


• Water as needed


• Ghee or oil for cooking

How to make it at home:

1. Combine the whole wheat flour, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, and salt in a bowl.


2. Slowly add water to knead the dough.


3. Add clean and chopped methi leaves into the dough and mix well before kneading.


4. Roll the rotis and cook them on hot tawa.


5. Cook until golden brown from both sides and top with ghee.


6. Serve hot with achaar or yoghurt.

Aloo Paratha recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour


• 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed


• 1 onion, finely chopped


• 1-2 green chillies, chopped


• 1 tsp cumin seeds


• 1 tsp garam masala


• Salt to taste


• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped


• Ghee or oil for cooking

How to make it at home:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the whole wheat flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead to form a smooth dough.


2. In a separate bowl, mix the boiled and mashed potatoes with chopped onions, green chillies, garam masala, cumin seeds, coriander leaves, and salt.


3. Roll out small balls to form paratha.


4. Fill the centre with potato filling and roll into thin and soft paratha.


5. Cook it well on tawa until golden brown.


6. Serve hot with yoghurt, butter and achaar.

Parathas are a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed with different fillings and flavours. These paratha recipes are perfect for the winter season, offering warmth, nutrition, and comfort.