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    Home » Indian Breads

    Pumpkin Parathas

    Published: Oct 4, 2016 · Modified: Oct 10, 2022 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 47 Comments

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    Lightly sweetened whole wheat pumpkin parathas made with fresh pumpkin puree infused with warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg!

    Pumpkin Parathas sprinkled with powdered sugar

    I love the fall season, the crisp air, cooler nights, the new harvest of pumpkins and apples, leaves changing color, and the pretty mums!

    My mom has been with me many fall seasons and we always go pumpkin and apple picking. She thoroughly enjoys the hayrides, the apple cider, picking giant pumpkins, and varieties of apples. She has an unbelievable amount of energy that she passes to people around her. Here is a picture from October 2013 when she last visited me. I am hoping she will visit us again soon and I can't wait to share a lot of her fun recipes.

    photo of Arav with mom at a pumpkin patch

    For my cooking, I usually buy cut or small pumpkins. I peel the skin off, make smaller pieces, and then pressure cook to make my own homemade pumpkin puree that I use for bread, pies, and pancakes.

    cubed pumpkin in a bowl

    Dangar Ghari

    My mom makes pumpkin puri also known as Dangar Ghari in Marathi. These small fried flatbreads stay good for 2-3 days at room temperature making them travel-friendly. I remember my mom packing them on our vacations. We would love to snack on them.

    Healthy After-School Snack

    Now that schools are back in full swing, I am trying to make healthier after-school snacks. My boys will mostly eat fruits but I think these days they are looking for something more hearty. So I decided to make my mom's pumpkin puris with a healthy twist - lightly sweetened Pumpkin flatbreads made with jaggery, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, saffron, and sea salt.

    ingredients for pumpkin parathas - whole wheat flour, pumpkin puree, spices and jaggery

    I roll them like a "laccha paratha" which makes the flatbread crisp and flaky with a lot of layers.

    Cook it on a hot griddle, with a drizzle of ghee on both sides. Just before serving, dust the paratha with some powdered sugar to make it more appetizing for the children!

    While pumpkin is packed with powerful healthy perks, the addition of jaggery and the warm spices to the whole wheat flour makes these parathas a nourishing snack. Huffington Post has a great article on the health benefits of pumpkins. I make a large batch of the dough, keep it refrigerated and then roll the parathas as needed. My boys are happy to enjoy them with a glass of chilled milk, and it has become my fall afternoon ritual to enjoy dunking this delicious pumpkin paratha in a cup of hot ginger tea!

    pumpkin parathas served with milk

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    Pumpkin parathas {flatbreads}

    Semi sweet pumpkin parathas
    Prep Time45 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Breads
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 271kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
    • 2½ cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 cup grated jaggery
    • ¼ teaspoon saffron
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ cup whole wheat flour for rolling parathas
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 2 tablespoons ghee

    Instructions

    • Mix pumpkin puree, grated jaggery, saffron, cinnamon powder, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and salt. Make s pliable dough by adding whole wheat flour. Add oil to the dough and knead it for few more minutes. Let the dough rest in the refrigerator for 20 mins.
    • Divide the dough into 8 balls. Roll each ball using some wheat flour into a 6-8 inch thin circle. Apply ghee to the rolled bread and then fold up to form layers and then fold it circular to form a disk. Parathas can also be made without layering by simply rolling the balls into 6-8 inch round parathas.
    • Now roll these discs (or the dough balls without layering) once again using dry flour to 6-8 inches diameter circle. Put the rolled paratha on a hot griddle and cook on both sides on high medium heat. Apply ghee on both sides.
    • Dust some powdered sugar over the paratha and serve hot or at room temperature with a glass of chilled milk or hot chai.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 4765IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. payel says

      October 04, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Wow! Lovely colourful Parathas ! Love pumpkin and love Parathas , great cobinations !

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 3:37 pm

        Thank you Payal! These are really healthy and delicious.

        Reply
    2. apuginthekitchen says

      October 04, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      This is a wonderful and different use of pumpkin I love these slightly sweet flatbreads.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 3:39 pm

        Thank you Suzanne! These are very flavorful and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or snack.

        Reply
    3. Pratibha Rao says

      October 04, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Combining a classic fall vegetable like the pumpkin with a versatile Indian bread like Paratha is just brilliantly executed,very nice putting together of dish and presentation!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 7:28 pm

        Thank you for your kind words Pratibha!

        Reply
    4. Cook with Smile.. says

      October 04, 2016 at 5:13 pm

      Never heard pumpkin paratha... looks amazing?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 7:28 pm

        Thank Lathi! Give a try, you will love them.

        Reply
    5. Simply Splendid Food says

      October 04, 2016 at 5:15 pm

      Another Great Recipe!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 7:29 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    6. Fijay says

      October 04, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      Ooh ...pumpkin parathas sound interesting ....makes a change from soup re what to do with the stuff scooped out to make lanterns ...might give it a go ...thanks:)

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 7:29 pm

        Give it a try Fijay! You will love them.

        Reply
        • Fijay says

          October 05, 2016 at 12:35 pm

          Yes I think I will :):):):)

          Reply
    7. Ruchisvegkitchen says

      October 04, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Healthy tasty and gorgeous paratha.. Great combination Archana

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 8:22 pm

        Thank you Ruchi!

        Reply
    8. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      October 04, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      Very clever to use pumpkin in parathas!! So nutritious and delish at the same time! That's a winner 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 8:55 pm

        Thank you Freda!

        Reply
    9. Laura @ Feast Wisely says

      October 04, 2016 at 11:05 pm

      Lovely Archana - I've never tried Indian bread made with pumpkin but I'm sure this tastes delicious!

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      • Archana says

        October 04, 2016 at 11:07 pm

        Thank you Laura! These taste delicious!!

        Reply
    10. Sudhir Chauhan says

      October 05, 2016 at 1:15 am

      this is amazing.... never heard of this......

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 05, 2016 at 9:52 am

        Thank you Sudhir!

        Reply
    11. Utkarshini Khanna says

      October 05, 2016 at 3:12 am

      So yumm and look at that orange color wow!!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 05, 2016 at 9:52 am

        Thank you Utkarshini. It tastes as awesome as it looks!

        Reply
        • Utkarshini Khanna says

          October 05, 2016 at 10:14 am

          I am sure it does 🙂

          Reply
    12. tingleurtastebuds says

      October 05, 2016 at 4:08 am

      One of my Maharashtrian friend used to say about this. She makes it when she travels. Never done this before but will try it out sometime. Looks yummy Archana.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 05, 2016 at 9:54 am

        Thank you Meena! Yes the pumpkin puris are quiet common, but since I am not a big fan of deep frying I make parathas instead and added all the spices for a twist.

        Reply
        • tingleurtastebuds says

          October 05, 2016 at 9:58 am

          Interesting though. Had to mention am also not a big fan of deep frying. ?

          Reply
          • Archana says

            October 05, 2016 at 10:05 am

            Yes, i am all up for healthy and simple eating.

            Reply
    13. Jasmine S. says

      October 05, 2016 at 9:38 am

      What a wonderful idea, Archana!!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 05, 2016 at 9:54 am

        Thank you Jasmine!

        Reply
    14. Rini says

      October 05, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Pumpkin parathas sound interesting. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 05, 2016 at 8:45 pm

        Thank you Rini!

        Reply
    15. Indu says

      October 07, 2016 at 11:05 am

      Oh such a good post, Archana! I made puris with this dough, and they came out so yummy!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 07, 2016 at 11:10 am

        Thank you Indu! So glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    16. brie.it.on says

      October 09, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      This sounds delicious! Such a great idea and concept! I look forward to trying it out. You should check out my marbled pumpkin cream cheese bread recipe that I just posted! It's one of my fall favorites.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 10, 2016 at 3:54 pm

        Thank you! I will surely checkout your pumpkin recipe.

        Reply
        • brie.it.on says

          October 10, 2016 at 8:00 pm

          My pleasure! And thank you!

          Reply
    17. Nilzeitung says

      October 11, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Toll Toll,.,.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 11, 2016 at 10:38 am

        Danke

        Reply
        • Nilzeitung says

          October 11, 2016 at 10:50 am

          Bitte

          Reply
    18. Elizabeth Mars says

      October 16, 2016 at 9:31 pm

      These look fab. Have you posted your recipe for spinach dal with dill I would love to try it.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 16, 2016 at 9:33 pm

        Thank you Elizabeth. I have not posted the daal recipe. Will do so soon.

        Reply
    19. Smiling Notes says

      October 17, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      My mum makes a similar recipe like this. Thanks for sharing this 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 18, 2016 at 7:15 am

        Yes, pumpkin puri's are very common in Maharashtra!

        Reply
    20. Deepu Panicker says

      July 15, 2018 at 10:16 am

      wow. amazed to the see the collection of flat breads of you have, I will try them one by one. Truly inspiring. Great5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        July 15, 2018 at 11:23 am

        Thank you! Let me know how you like them. I can’t wait to check out your blog.

        Reply

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