Lauki Paratha - Spiced Opo Squash / Zucchini Wheat Flatbread
Lauki Paratha - Spiced Opo Squash / Zucchini Wheat Flatbread. Easy 7 ingredient Indian flatbread. Yeast-free, whole grain, vegan soy-free Recipe. Bottle Gourd, Doodhi Ka Paratha. Use other veggies of choice for variation.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated lauki Opo Squash/ bottle gourd or Zucchini or other squash of choice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne /red chili powder
- 1/3 tsp carom seeds ajwain/ajowan or 1/2 tsp roasted cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp dry mango powder
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unbleached white flour or more wheat flour
- 1 tbsp tahini (loaded) sesame seed butter, or use other seed butter or nut butter or use oil
- 3 to 4 tbsp aquafaba or use water aquafaba - water from a can of chickpeas, keeps flatbreads soft
- 1/2 cup wheat flour for dusting
- oil for cooking optional
Instructions
- Grate the squash using a large grater or use a food processor. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add salt, spices, flour and tahini and mix in. Let it sit for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add 2 to 3 tbsp of water and knead into a dough. Press with your hands to help the squash release moisture into the dough. The dough will come together within a minute or so. Add more water if needed (depends on the squash or veggie used). Do not add too much, as the squash will keep leaking moisture as it sits.
- Once the dough is somewhat formed. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Oil your hands and knead again for a few seconds. Add more flour if needed as there may be more moisture leaking from the squash.
- Divide into 8 to 9 equal balls. Roll out each ball using ample flour into round flatbreads.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and cook the flatbread until brown spots appear on both sides. Depending on your skillet and stove, this can take 3 to 6 minutes. Flip after after 2 minutes. Brush oil or vegan butter if needed towards the end.
- Take off heat. Serve warm with vegan butter, Indian pickles, or as side with curries, Dals, soups. or slice the flatbread and serve with a dip of choice.
- Store in a kitchen towel for a few hours over the counter. Refrigerate if storing for longer.
Notes
Variations:
Other additions to the dough: Add 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala or other spice blend of choice.
Add herbs like italian herb blend + cajun spice instead of cumin. Nutritional values based on one serving
Other additions to the dough: Add 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala or other spice blend of choice.
Add herbs like italian herb blend + cajun spice instead of cumin. Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1.5mg