Lightly sweetened whole wheat pumpkin parathas made with fresh pumpkin puree infused with warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg!
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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.
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.
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 twist - lightly sweetened Pumpkin parathas made with jaggery, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, saffron, and sea salt.
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!
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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Recipe
Pumpkin parathas {flatbreads}
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.
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payel says
Wow! Lovely colourful Parathas ! Love pumpkin and love Parathas , great cobinations !
Archana says
Thank you Payal! These are really healthy and delicious.
apuginthekitchen says
This is a wonderful and different use of pumpkin I love these slightly sweet flatbreads.
Archana says
Thank you Suzanne! These are very flavorful and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or snack.
Pratibha Rao says
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!
Archana says
Thank you for your kind words Pratibha!
Cook with Smile.. says
Never heard pumpkin paratha... looks amazing?
Archana says
Thank Lathi! Give a try, you will love them.
Simply Splendid Food says
Another Great Recipe!
Archana says
Thank you!
Fijay says
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:)
Archana says
Give it a try Fijay! You will love them.
Fijay says
Yes I think I will :):):):)
Ruchisvegkitchen says
Healthy tasty and gorgeous paratha.. Great combination Archana
Archana says
Thank you Ruchi!
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Very clever to use pumpkin in parathas!! So nutritious and delish at the same time! That's a winner 🙂
Archana says
Thank you Freda!
Laura @ Feast Wisely says
Lovely Archana - I've never tried Indian bread made with pumpkin but I'm sure this tastes delicious!
Archana says
Thank you Laura! These taste delicious!!
Sudhir Chauhan says
this is amazing.... never heard of this......
Archana says
Thank you Sudhir!
Utkarshini Khanna says
So yumm and look at that orange color wow!!
Archana says
Thank you Utkarshini. It tastes as awesome as it looks!
Utkarshini Khanna says
I am sure it does 🙂
tingleurtastebuds says
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.
Archana says
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.
tingleurtastebuds says
Interesting though. Had to mention am also not a big fan of deep frying. ?
Archana says
Yes, i am all up for healthy and simple eating.
Jasmine S. says
What a wonderful idea, Archana!!
Archana says
Thank you Jasmine!
Rini says
Pumpkin parathas sound interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Archana says
Thank you Rini!
Indu says
Oh such a good post, Archana! I made puris with this dough, and they came out so yummy!! Thank you!
Archana says
Thank you Indu! So glad you enjoyed them.
brie.it.on says
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.
Archana says
Thank you! I will surely checkout your pumpkin recipe.
brie.it.on says
My pleasure! And thank you!
Nilzeitung says
Toll Toll,.,.
Archana says
Danke
Nilzeitung says
Bitte
Elizabeth Mars says
These look fab. Have you posted your recipe for spinach dal with dill I would love to try it.
Archana says
Thank you Elizabeth. I have not posted the daal recipe. Will do so soon.
Smiling Notes says
My mum makes a similar recipe like this. Thanks for sharing this 🙂
Archana says
Yes, pumpkin puri's are very common in Maharashtra!
Deepu Panicker says
wow. amazed to the see the collection of flat breads of you have, I will try them one by one. Truly inspiring. Great
Archana says
Thank you! Let me know how you like them. I can’t wait to check out your blog.