MODI JI'S FAVORITE PARATHA, How to make parathas with Drumstick pulp and leaves

 I happened to read in Times of India , where Modi ji himself has said, his mom used to make this paratha twice a week and now he makes it himself.

This paratha basically has Drumstick pulp and leaves with some spices added. 

Drumsticks' health benefits are too many.....

They contain Vitamin A, B, and C Complex vitamins, furthermore, drumsticks are a good source of Calcium, Phosphorous and Iron, and hence prevent anaemia.

The anti oxidants present in Drumsticks are, Beta Carotene, Vitamin C, and  Quercetin, an antioxidant which helps to lower Blood pressure.

Controls blood sugar, reduces inflammation, reduces cholesterol, improves vision, helps during pregnancy and lactation, improves bone strength and acts as Aphrodisiac, reducing the stress levels in body..

And we must all remember, drumsticks are sold at very affordable, nominal prices!!!

Please go through my drumstick soup , drumstick rasam and moringa recipes

Ingredients

Drumsticks - 5 - 6

Moringa leaves - a handful

Whole wheat flour - 1 heaped cup

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Hing - a pinch

Chilli powder - 1/4 tsp

Ajwain - 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Gingely oil to add and smear

Ghee to cook the parathas

Recipe cuisine : North/South; Category: Main dish

Prep time: 20 mts; Cooking time : 20 mts

Yields 8 parathas

Drumsticks cooked for 3 whistles, after adding turmeric and a pinch of salt

After cooling, take out the pulp, and if need be, coarsely pulse it in blender, also save the water cooked in, so that we can use it to knead the atta

Pulp and moringa leaves, washed well and drained, added

Ajwain, chilli powder, hing,  salt to taste added

2 tsps of gingely oil added

all kneaded into a smooth dough, some oil smeared on top, allowed to rest for a couple of hours

Balls made and kept 

First rolled to a round, some ghee smeared, then folded and rolled into a triangle paratha

first dry roasted on both sides

Then ghee added and cooked to a golden color

Kept on a plate

Served with Tirangi dhal and Mango Shrikhand...Wow!!!! What a sumptuous, simple meal it was!!!! 

This post first appeared in www.malpatskitchen.com

*Mainly to highlight the taste of drumsticks and leaves, other spices have been avoided.

Categories: Healthy Cooking, Moringa recipes, Rotis & Stuffed Parathas