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.

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!

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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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