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Paratha
Calories & nutrition facts
homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 333 kcal —
- Protein 7.8 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 46 g 17%
- Fat 14 g 18%
- Saturated fat 8.5 g 43%
- Fibre 4.9 g 18%
- Sugars 0.7 g —
- Sodium 118 mg 5%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 169 µg 19%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.86 mg 6%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.18 mg 15%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.06 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 2.2 mg 14%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.34 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.19 mg 11%
- Biotin (B7) 2.8 µg 9%
- Folate (B9) 14 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 21 mg 2%
- Iron 1.5 mg 8%
- Magnesium 46 mg 11%
- Phosphorus 165 mg 13%
- Potassium 190 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 0.2 mg 22%
- Manganese 1.5 mg 64%
- Selenium 4 µg 7%
- Iodine 6 µg 4%
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Questions about Paratha
How do you cook paratha in a frying pan?
Heat a tawa or heavy frying pan over medium heat. Cook each rolled paratha for about 1–2 minutes per side, pressing gently and brushing with a little ghee or oil, until browned spots appear and the layers puff.
How do you make flaky layered paratha?
Roll the dough thinly, brush it with oil or ghee, then fold or pleat it into a long strip and coil it before rolling again. Keep the final roll gentle so the layers remain distinct.
Can you cook frozen paratha without thawing it?
Yes. Put it straight from the freezer into a medium-hot dry pan; cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, turning until hot through and browned. Add a little ghee or oil if you want a crisper finish.
What do you serve with paratha?
Paratha is often eaten with dhal, vegetable curry, pickle or yoghurt. It also works well alongside scrambled eggs, and stuffed versions can be a meal with yoghurt or chutney.
How is aloo paratha different from plain paratha?
Aloo paratha is filled with spiced mashed potato before it is rolled and cooked, while plain paratha has no filling and gets its layers from folding or coiling the dough. Seal the potato filling well to stop it escaping in the pan.
Can you reheat leftover paratha?
Reheat it in a dry frying pan over medium heat for about a minute on each side, until hot and flexible; a few drops of water under a lid can soften a dry one. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use within a few days.
Is paratha the same as puri?
No. Paratha is cooked on a hot griddle or pan, often with a little fat, whereas puri is deep-fried and puffs up in the oil. Puri has 333 kcal per 100 g; paratha has 333 kcal per 100 g.
What is paratha made from?
Paratha dough is commonly made from wheat flour, water and salt, then rolled and layered with oil or ghee. Stuffed versions may contain potato, radish or other fillings, with spices and herbs.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-1104 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
