I was going through my food pictures on my laptop and realised I had made these Potato and Fenugreek Jowar Parathas months back however never got around to posting them. I remember it was a beautiful week-night and I got home from work, wanting to use up millet-flours in my pantry. I had some Jowar flour (sorghum) in my pantry and some fresh Fenugreek leaves in the fridge. Voila I just knew I would be kneading them into soft parathas. (Flat-breads)
Parathas are usually made with wheat flour or self raising flour. They could be stuffed or layered an generally cooked with ghee or oil. Jowar or Sorghum flour is naturally gluten-free and easier to digest and has a low Glycemic index. Low GI foods are broken down by the body and the energy released slowly hence you remain fuller for longer. This means you won’t be reaching out for that midnight snack.
To yield softer parathas, I decided to knead them with boiled potatoes. I have added fresh fenugreek leaves, dry spice powders and onion while kneading the dough. Dried fenugreek leaves can be used as well.
So here is Mumbai 2 Melbourne’s recipe for Potato and Fenugreek Jowar Parathas or Aloo, Methi wale Jowar ke Parathe
This is a vegetarian, vegan, nut and gluten free recipe that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
Ingredients needed are:
Jowar flour (Millet flour) – 250 gms (1 cup)
Rice flour – 100 gms
Fenugreek Leaves – 150gms finely chopped ( or 3 tablespoons of dried fenugreek/ kasoori methi)
Green chilli- 2 finely chopped
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli powder- 1/2 teaspoon
Onion- 1/2 finely chopped
Oil- 1 tablespoon to knead and 2 tablespoon to pan fry parathas
Potatoes – 2 medium sized boiled and mashed
Salt to taste
Chaat Masala – A pinch
Water- as needed
Recipe, Styling and Photography- Sharvari Paivaidya Mehan
Method of Preparation:
Take a bowl and add the jowar flour, 75 gms of the rice flour, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala and salt. Mix the dry ingredients and make a well in the centre.
Add the finely chopped fenugreek leaves, oil and two boiled and mashed potatoes and finely chopped green chillies. Now mix all the ingredients and knead into a dough. Only if needed add water a little at a time. I have not used any water the potatoes and onions leave enough water so can be kneaded into a dough.
Apply 1 tablespoon oil and cover and keep aside for 20 minutes.
Now take a golf ball sized dough and flatten using rice flour into a disc shape. Keep a flat griddle on medium flame and let it heat for 5-7 minutes.
Once heated add the paratha on the griddle let it cook for 20 seconds and then change the side and cook it for 30 seconds. Now turn it around again and apply a few drops of oil and using a kitchen towel apply pressure to help the paratha cook evenly.
Your Potato and Fenugreek Jowar Parathas or Aloo, Methi ke Jowar ke Parathe are now ready. Serve hot with a side of salad , chutney and yoghurt.
I hope you enjoyed today’s recipe post. Definitely leave me your feedback in the comments below.
I love this recipe because it is healthy & filling.It looks awesome.Small kids will also enjoy this Paratha .U always put great recipes on yr blog.I love the way u explain every thing.God bless u
Thank you so much. When it’s mum approved its the best feeling.
Your recipes are always so new and tasty! And the pics are just mind blowing! Wow girl!
Thank you so much Zainab. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Wow, what beautiful color. I was stuck there for a while admiring, before moving on to read the post.
Thank youu so much. The colour is due to turmeric and red chilli powders
Wow this looks so yumm and healthy, the recipe looks really simple and feels like a must try, thanks for shairng and the images are so well captured espeically the colours!!!!
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Thanks Richa, the recipe is simple and easy yet super delicious as all the flavours of fenugreek give it a unique flavour
This is quite different from our Kerala version of making parathas for sure. Worth trying out.
Thank you so much yes totally different from the regular Parotta
These are not just yum, they are nutritious and healthy too. Will try for my little one – he loves parathas
Thanks so much Sussanne. They are absolutely nutritious and healthy
Wow they look so yummy. They are my favourite too. Not only mine but my whole family loves them.
Thanks Upasana I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.
I make besan and meethi ki paranthi which my family really likes eating. I will try to make this one. I am sure they will love this one too.
I like Besan Parathas too… Try this version with Jowar Geethica im sure your children will enjoy this version as well.
I am someone who always experiments with homemade food! This is an amazing and wholesome recipe! Will try this during weekends
Thank you so much I am glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Parathas for me have always been a great idea for breakfast not only are they yummy but they also provide the necessary nutrients.
Thanks Sarah. Absolutely even healthier alternative to the wheat parathas
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this recipe and your blog post is amazing, im surely gonna re create and enjoy this one. Im drooling over the pictures.
Thanks Vashi. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Woww.. I haven’t seen this recipe before. This is so unique and I’m so glad I saw this recipe on ur blog. I’m going to try this over the weekend. Thank you.
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Thanks Ash. I just gave the regular paratha a twist with jowar and added fenugreek to add to the nutritional content of the dish
a super healthy option for a snack. love it!!
Thanks Debbie glad you liked it
Fenugreek and sorghum is delicious option.Loved how healthy this is.Will try at home.
Thank you they are super healthy and delicious too.
These Parathas for sure are mouth-watering. Looking at your article, would definitely want to try it at home 🙂
Thanks Nameesh. try them and let me know you liked it.
These paranthas look so tempting!! I never knew we could knead them with boiled potatoes. We traditionally use water itself.
Potatoes give it body and helps with easy kneading as we are using Jowar.
Fenugreek jowar parantha’s seems a greta nutritional combination with aloo to be relished in winters. Shall try to make them dueing weekends.
Thank you Jhilmil its a great combo for kids to. simly omit the chillies when making for them
This looks not only healthy but also delicious. My mother used to cook somewhat similar recipes. Would love to try this
Thank you so much Dr Bushra. Glad it reminded you of your Mum’s Cooking
Jowar is rich in fibers and help in digestion. Indeed this is super healthy recipe
Absolutely love jowar and its super healthy as well.