No matter what the weather is, a warm paratha always feels comforting! Today, let us make a Lauki Jawar Paratha (Bottle Gourd & Sorghum Paratha) — a healthy, gluten-free, and delicious recipe that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
This paratha is not only soft and tasty but also packed with nutrition. Made using grated bottle gourd (lauki) and jowar (sorghum) flour, it is ideal for weight loss, diabetes-friendly diets, and anyone who loves healthy Indian food.
We’ll also prepare a spicy and tangy garlic chutney to serve with it!
Ingredients for Healthy Lauki Jawar Paratha | Soft & Tasty Sorghum Flatbread | Weight Loss Paratha Recipe
Steps for Healthy Lauki Jawar Paratha | Soft & Tasty Sorghum Flatbread | Weight Loss Paratha Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Spice Paste • Crush garlic, green chilies, and ginger on a grinding stone (silbatta) or blend coarsely in a mixer jar.
Step 2: Make the Dough • In a large bowl, add jowar flour, salt, the crushed spice mix, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, and kasuri methi. • Add chopped onion, coriander, sesame seeds, and 1 tbsp ghee. • Add the grated bottle gourd (lauki). Remove the soft seed part before grating. • Mix everything well. Add little water at a time to form a soft, non-sticky dough.
Step 3: Shape the Parathas • Grease a parchment paper or a clean plastic sheet with a few drops of ghee. • Take a small dough ball, place it on the sheet, and flatten it gently with your hands into a round paratha shape.
Step 4: Cook the Paratha • Heat a tawa (griddle) on medium flame. • Lift the paratha along with the paper, flip it onto the tawa, and gently peel off the paper. • Cook for 30 seconds, then flip. Apply ghee or butter on both sides. • Cook until both sides turn golden brown.
Step 5: Serve Hot! Serve the hot Lauki Jawar Paratha with tangy garlic-tamarind chutney or plain curd
