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Mix Veg Paratha Recipe

Time and servings

Nutrition

Per paratha.

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About

Mix Veg Paratha is a wholesome Indian flatbread packed with flavour and nutrition. It combines several finely grated vegetables, such as carrots, capsicum, cabbage, and potatoes, to create a well-balanced stuffing. Each vegetable contributes fibre, minerals, and natural sweetness, making it a complete meal on its own. The dough is kneaded until soft, rolled evenly, and roasted on a hot tawa with ghee until golden and crisp. It delivers multiple textures in one bite, from soft layers to flavorful fillings. The mix of vegetables adds freshness and depth, making every paratha unique in taste. It is a quick and hearty option for breakfast or lunch. Moreover, it remains soft for hours, making it perfect for travel or office meals. With every serving, you receive a rich blend of nutrients and a comforting, homemade taste. This paratha serves as an ideal lunchbox recipe for working adults and school-going children. It does not require any side dish because the stuffing is flavorful and filling. Parents often pack it for kids who avoid vegetables, as it hides nutrition in a delicious form. The combined flavours from multiple vegetables make it suitable for family meals and festive brunches alike. It offers a good balance of carbohydrates, fibre, and vitamins in one serving. Preparing the stuffing is simple and requires only basic kitchen spices. You can easily adjust the spice level for adults or kids. It is a great way to use leftover vegetables creatively. This makes Mix Veg Paratha a smart and satisfying dish for any occasion. Fun Fact:
Dhaba chefs often mix leftover dry sabzis into paratha stuffing at night, giving rise to the now-famous Mix Veg Paratha, which is loved across Indian highways.

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Ingredients

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For mix veg stuffing:

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • pinch hing
  • 2 chilli (finely chopped)
  • 1 inch ginger (grated)
  • 1 carrot (grated)
  • 5 tbsp cauliflower (grated)
  • 4 tbsp peas
  • 5 beans (finely chopped)
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp aamchur
  • ½ tsp kala namak
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 boiled potato (mashed)
  • 1 cup paneer (grated)
  • 2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
  • 2 tbsp kasuri methi (crushed)

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Other ingredients:

  • wheat flour dough
  • oil or ghee (for roasting)
  • butter (for serving)

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Instructions

  1. Firstly, in a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil, add 1 tsp cumin and a pinch of hing.
  2. Add 2 chillies, 1 inch of ginger, and sauté well.
  3. Also add 1 carrot, 5 tbsp cauliflower, 4 tbsp peas, 5 beans and saute well.
  4. Mash the vegetables, making sure they’re cooked uniformly.
  5. Now add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp kala namak and 1 tsp salt.
  6. Sauté on a low flame till the spices turn aromatic.
  7. Now add 3 boiled potatoes, 1 cup paneer, 2 tbsp coriander and 2 tbsp kasuri methi.
  8. Mix well, ensuring all the masalas are thoroughly combined. Keep aside.
  9. Now pinch a ball-sized dough and roll it about 4 inches in diameter.
  10. Place a ball-sized prepared mix veg stuffing in the centre.
  11. Take the edge and start pleating, bringing it to the centre.
  12. Also, join the pleats together and secure tight pinching off excess dough.
  13. Sprinkle some wheat flour and roll slightly thick.
  14. On a hot tawa, place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.
  15. Furthermore, flip the paratha when the base is partly cooked (after a minute).
  16. Also, brush oil/ghee and press slightly. Flip again once or twice till both sides are cooked properly.
  17. Finally, serve hot Mix Veg Paratha with sauce, raita or pickle.

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Step-by-step

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Firstly, in a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add 1 teaspoon of cumin, and a pinch of hing.
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Add 2 chillies, 1 inch of ginger, and sauté well.
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Also, add 1 carrot, 5 tablespoons of cauliflower, 4 tablespoons of peas, and 5 beans, and sauté well.
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Mash the vegetables, making sure they’re cooked uniformly.
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Now add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp aamchur, ½ tsp kala namak and 1 tsp salt.
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Sauté on a low flame till the spices turn aromatic.
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Now add 3 boiled potatoes, 1 cup of paneer, 2 tablespoons of coriander, and 2 tablespoons of kasuri methi.
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Mix well, ensuring all the masalas are thoroughly combined. Keep aside.
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Now pinch a ball-sized piece of dough and roll it to about 4 inches in diameter.
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Place a ball-sized prepared mix veg stuffing in the centre.
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Take the edge and start pleating, bringing it to the centre.
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Also, join the pleats together and secure tight pinching off excess dough.
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Sprinkle some wheat flour and roll slightly thick.
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On a hot tawa, place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.
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Furthermore, flip the paratha when the base is partly cooked (after a minute).
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Also, brush oil/ghee and press slightly. Flip again once or twice till both sides are cooked properly.
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Finally, serve hot Mix Veg Paratha with sauce, raita or pickle.Mix Veg Paratha Recipe

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Tips

The classic Mix Veg Paratha Recipe – Dhaba-Style is a wholesome, stuffed flatbread made with a mix of vegetables and spices. It is rich in flavour, soft in texture, and ideal for breakfast, lunch, or tiffin.
  1. Grate evenly: Grate all vegetables finely. This ensures uniform cooking and makes the stuffing smooth and easy to roll.
  2. Moisture: Remove excess water from the grated vegetables. Doing this prevents the dough from turning soggy.
  3. Seasoning: Add salt and spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Proper seasoning brings out the flavour of each vegetable.
  4. Stuffing: Close the edges of the stuffed dough tightly. This keeps the filling intact while rolling and roasting.
  5. Roasting: Cook on medium flame with ghee on both sides. Slow roasting helps achieve a golden crust and soft interior.

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FAQ

Seal the paratha edges firmly and dust lightly with flour while rolling. Avoid overfilling to prevent the stuffing from spilling out.
Yes, you can prepare the stuffing a day in advance. Store it in the refrigerator and bring it to room temperature before using.
Use grated carrot, potato, cabbage, and capsicum for the best texture. You can also add peas and cauliflower for more flavour.
Add a little oil or curd to the dough. Keep the parathas covered with a cloth after roasting to retain moisture.
Yes, it stays soft for hours and needs no extra sides. It is an ideal meal for both kids and working adults.

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Notes

  • Firstly, ensure the stuffing is completely cooled before stuffing it into the paratha.
  • Additionally, the paratha must be roasted well so that the vegetables can be cooked thoroughly.
  • Additionally, you can add ¼ cup maida to the dough to make the paratha super soft.
  • Finally, the Mix Veg Paratha Recipe tastes great when the stuffing is made masaledar.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/mix-veg-paratha-recipe-vegetable-paratha/